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Independence Private Schools

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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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

2
Private Schools
176
Students
4%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Category
This Town (Independence)
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
259 Schools
# Students
176 Students
52,668 Students
% Students of Color
4%
16%
0.39
0.48
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,537 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
132 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
75%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
39 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
22%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
13 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

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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