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Harlan Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 91%.
100% of private schools in Harlan, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Harlan Private Schools (2026-27)

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

1
Private Schools
120
Students
$4,500
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
8%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Harlan)
This State (IA)
# Schools
1 School
259 Schools
# Students
120 Students
52,668 Students
% Students of Color
8%
16%
0.53
0.48
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
0%
2%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
2 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
71 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
59%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
43 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
36%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
10 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
39%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,500
$7,664
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
91%

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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