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Independence Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 176 students in Independence, IA, 11% of all K-12 students in Independence, IA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Independence, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Independence, IA (2026-27)

Map of Independence Christian Academy
Independence Christian Academy
Gr: 4-10 | 4 students
Pentecostal
700 13th St Ne
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-2743
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Map of St. Johns School
St. Johns School
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students
Catholic
314 3rd St Ne
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7173
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Independence, IA Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
176
Students
-18.9% (-41 students) 10-yr
4%
Students of Color
+300.0% (+3.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-22.2% (-4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Independence)
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
259 Schools
# Students
176 Students
52,730 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearIndependence, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202588217179
202488212172
202395192174
2022104203185
2021104201180
2020104196171
2019104199175
2018104197172
2017109195180
2016109194178
2015109188167
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% Students of Color
4%
16%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearIndependence, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20254%16%34%
20244%16%34%
20233%17%33%
20223%15%33%
20213%16%32%
20203%15%32%
20195%14%31%
20185%15%31%
20171%13%32%
20161%13%32%
20151%12%32%
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0.39
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearIndependence, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20250.390.470.65
20240.390.470.65
20230.360.500.65
20220.420.470.64
20210.420.470.64
20200.420.470.64
20190.480.460.63
20180.480.450.63
20170.460.390.61
20160.460.390.61
20150.460.390.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearIndependence, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20251%3%5%
20241%2%5%
20231%3%5%
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# Hispanic Students
2 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearIndependence, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20251%6%9%
20241%7%9%
20232%6%9%
20192%5%8%
20182%5%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
1,537 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearIndependence, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20251%3%7%
20241%3%7%
20222%3%7%
20212%3%7%
20202%3%8%
20192%3%7%
20182%3%7%
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# White Students
132 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
75%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearIndependence, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202575%70%52%
202475%71%52%
202378%68%52%
202272%71%54%
202172%70%54%
202072%71%54%
201966%72%56%
201866%72%56%
201765%77%58%
201665%76%58%
201565%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
39 Students
9,674 Students
% of Others Students
22%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearIndependence, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202522%18%26%
202422%17%26%
202319%20%25%
202226%18%25%
202126%18%25%
202026%18%24%
201930%18%24%
201830%18%23%
201735%15%22%
201635%16%22%
201535%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
13 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearIndependence, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202514:112:111:1
202414:112:111:1
202315:113:111:1
202216:113:111:1
202116:113:111:1
202016:113:112:1
201915:114:112:1
201815:114:112:1
201718:113:112:1
201618:113:112:1
201518:113:112:1
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Independence, IA?
2 private schools are located in Independence, IA.
What percentage of students in Independence go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Independence are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Independence?
100% of private schools in Independence are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Catholic).
Which private schools in Independence are often viewed compared to one another?

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