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Howard County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 243 students in Howard County, IA (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,396 public students). 15% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Howard County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Howard County (2026-27)

Map of Notre Dame Catholic School
Notre Dame Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 185 students
Catholic
221 2nd Ave E
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-4513
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Map of Trinity Catholic School
Trinity Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
116 N. Main Street
Protivin, IA 52163
(563) 569-8556
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Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
243 Students
52,668 Students
% Average Students of Color
100%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
16 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Average Class Size
11 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,125
$7,664

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.48
# 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
155 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
64%
7%
# Black Students
3 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
45 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
19%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
40 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
16%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Howard County, IA?
2 private schools are located in Howard County, IA.
What percentage of students in Howard County go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Howard County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Howard County?
100% of private schools in Howard County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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