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Best Humboldt County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 151 students in Humboldt County, IA (there are 5 public schools, serving 1,499 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Humboldt County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Humboldt County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Private Schools in Humboldt County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Mary School
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(Catholic)
303 3rd Avenue North
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-2134
Gr: K-6 | 151 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Humboldt County)
This State (IA)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
151 Students
52,671 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
7 Teachers
4,274 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
12:1
Average Class Size
22 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,200
$9,686
Average % on Financial Aid
56%
37%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.48
# 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
14 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
7%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,537 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
102 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
68%
70%
# 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
34 Students
9,597 Students
% of Others Students
22%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Humboldt County, IA?
1 private schools are located in Humboldt County, IA.
What percentage of students in Humboldt County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Humboldt County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Humboldt County?
100% of private schools in Humboldt County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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