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Harlan Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 120 students in Harlan, IA, 8% of all K-12 students in Harlan, IA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in Harlan, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Harlan Private Schools (2026)

Map of Shelby County Catholic School
Shelby County Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
2005 College Pl
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-5634
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Harlan, IA Private School Trends (10-Year)

1
Private Schools
-50.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
120
Students
-45.5% (-100 students) 10-yr
$4,500
Avg. Tuition
-90.0% (-$40,500)
15
Avg. Class Size
8%
Students of Color
+700.0% (+7.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-7.7% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Harlan)
This State (IA)
# Schools
1 School
259 Schools
# Students
120 Students
52,730 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearHarlan, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202593217179
202493212172
202388192174
202288203185
202188201180
2020155196171
2019165199175
2018165197172
2017198195180
2016198194178
2015110188167
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% Students of Color
8%
16%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHarlan, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20258%16%34%
20248%16%34%
20232%17%33%
20222%15%33%
20212%16%32%
20202%15%32%
20194%14%31%
20184%15%31%
20171%13%32%
20161%13%32%
20151%12%32%
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0.53
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearHarlan, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20250.390.470.65
20240.390.470.65
20230.040.500.65
20220.040.470.64
20210.040.470.64
20200.500.470.64
20190.500.460.63
20180.500.450.63
20170.470.390.61
20160.470.390.61
20150.460.390.61
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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%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHarlan, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20192%2%4%
20182%2%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
4 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHarlan, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20255%6%9%
20245%7%9%
20232%6%9%
20222%6%8%
20212%6%9%
20201%6%9%
20191%5%8%
20181%5%8%
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# Black Students
2 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHarlan, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20252%3%7%
20242%3%7%
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# White Students
71 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
59%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHarlan, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202576%70%52%
202476%71%52%
202398%68%52%
202298%71%54%
202198%70%54%
202058%71%54%
201961%72%56%
201861%72%56%
201764%77%58%
201664%76%58%
201566%76%58%
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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
43 Students
9,674 Students
% of Others Students
36%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHarlan, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202517%18%26%
202417%17%26%
202041%18%24%
201936%18%24%
201836%18%23%
201735%15%22%
201635%16%22%
201534%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
10 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHarlan, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20259:112:111:1
20249:112:111:1
20239:113:111:1
20229:113:111:1
20219:113:111:1
202019:113:112:1
201917:114:112:1
201817:114:112:1
201714:113:112:1
201614:113:112:1
201513:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
39%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2021-2025)

YearHarlan, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202525%40%55%
202425%41%54%
202325%41%54%
202225%41%54%
202125%42%54%
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Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2021-2025)

YearHarlan, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025151615
2024151615
2023151515
2022151615
2021151615
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,500
$9,320
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Harlan, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Harlan, IA is Shelby County Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Harlan?
1 private schools are located in Harlan.
What percentage of students in Harlan go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Harlan are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Harlan?
100% of private schools in Harlan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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