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Best Harrison County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 75 students in Harrison County, IA (there are 10 public schools, serving 2,554 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Harrison County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Harrison County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Patrick's School
St. Patrick's School
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students
Catholic
219 North 7th Street
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
(712) 642-2611
(1)
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Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
1 School

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearHarrison County Total Schools
20251
20241
20231
20221
20211
20201
20191
20181
20171
20161
20151
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# Students
75 Students
52,730 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearHarrison County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202575217179
202475212172
202375192174
202275203185
202175201180
202075196171
201975199175
201875197172
201775195180
201675194178
201575188167
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
5 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHarrison County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202515:112:111:1
202415:112:111:1
202315:113:111:1
202215:113:111:1
202115:113:111:1
202015:113:112:1
201915:114:112:1
201815:114:112:1
201715:113:112:1
201615:113:112:1
201515:113:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearHarrison County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20250.480.470.65
20240.480.470.65
20230.480.500.65
20220.480.470.64
20210.480.470.64
20200.480.470.64
20190.480.460.63
20180.480.450.63
20170.480.390.61
20160.480.390.61
20150.480.390.61
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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%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
7%
# Black Students
n/a
1,537 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
46 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
61%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHarrison County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202561%70%52%
202461%71%52%
202361%68%52%
202261%71%54%
202161%70%54%
202061%71%54%
201961%72%56%
201861%72%56%
201761%77%58%
201661%76%58%
201561%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
29 Students
9,674 Students
% of Others Students
39%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHarrison County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202539%18%26%
202439%17%26%
202339%20%25%
202239%18%25%
202139%18%25%
202039%18%24%
201939%18%24%
201839%18%23%
201739%15%22%
201639%16%22%
201539%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Harrison County, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Harrison County, IA is St. Patrick's School.
How many private schools are located in Harrison County?
1 private schools are located in Harrison County.
What percentage of students in Harrison County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Harrison County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Harrison County?
100% of private schools in Harrison County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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