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Best Hardin County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 4 students in Hardin County, IA (there are 14 public schools, serving 3,040 public students). Less than 1% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Hardin County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Hardin County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Quakerdale Promise Academy
Quakerdale Promise Academy
Gr: 9-10 | 4 students
All-boys | Alternative School (Friends)
26866 Co Highway S55
New Providence, IA 50206
(515) 216-4387
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Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
1 School

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearHardin County Total Schools
20251
20241
20231
20221
20211
20201
20191
20181
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# Students
4 Students
52,730 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearHardin County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20254217179
20244212172
20234192174
20224203185
20214201180
20204196171
20194199175
20184197172
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% Average Students of Color
25%
16%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2018-2025)

YearHardin County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202525%16%34%
202425%16%34%
202325%17%33%
202225%15%33%
202125%16%32%
202025%15%32%
201925%14%31%
201825%15%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

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

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2018-2025)

YearHardin County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20254:112:111:1
20244:112:111:1
20234:113:111:1
20224:113:111:1
20214:113:111:1
20204:113:112:1
20194:114:112:1
20184:114:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearHardin County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20250.380.470.65
20240.380.470.65
20230.380.500.65
20220.380.470.64
20210.380.470.64
20200.380.470.64
20190.380.460.63
20180.380.450.63
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# American Indian Students
n/a
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
7%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,537 Students
% Black Students
25%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHardin County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202525%3%7%
202425%3%7%
202325%3%8%
202225%3%7%
202125%3%7%
202025%3%8%
201925%3%7%
201825%3%7%
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# White Students
3 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
75%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHardin County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202575%70%52%
202475%71%52%
202375%68%52%
202275%71%54%
202175%70%54%
202075%71%54%
201975%72%56%
201875%72%56%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
9,674 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hardin County, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Hardin County, IA is Quakerdale Promise Academy.
How many private schools are located in Hardin County?
1 private schools are located in Hardin County.
What percentage of students in Hardin County go to private school?
Less than 1% of all K-12 students in Hardin County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hardin County?
100% of private schools in Hardin County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends).

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