Hancock County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 36 students in Hancock County, IA (there are 6 public schools, serving 1,553 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Hancock County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Hancock County (2026-27)

Map of Kanawha Christian School
Gr: K-10 | 36 students
Christian
470 E 5th St
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-2233

Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
36 Students
52,668 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
4 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.48
# American Indian Students
0 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
7%
# Black Students
0 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
0%
3%
# White Students
20 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
55%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
9 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
25%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Hancock County, IA?
1 private schools are located in Hancock County, IA.
What percentage of students in Hancock County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Hancock County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hancock County?
100% of private schools in Hancock County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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