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Independence Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 176 students in Independence, IA.
100% of private elementary schools in Independence, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Elementary 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
218 Schools
# Students
176 Students
47,860 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearIndependence, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202588220199
202488214192
202395190193
2022104203205
2021104200201
2020104194188
2019104198193
2018104197190
2017109192199
2016109191196
2015109185183
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% Students of Color
4%
15%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearIndependence, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20254%16%33%
20244%15%32%
20233%17%32%
20223%16%32%
20213%16%31%
20203%15%31%
20195%14%31%
20185%14%30%
20171%13%31%
20161%13%31%
20151%13%31%
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0.39
0.47

Diversity Score Trends

YearIndependence, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20250.390.470.64
20240.390.460.64
20230.360.500.63
20220.420.470.62
20210.420.480.62
20200.420.470.62
20190.480.460.61
20180.480.450.60
20170.460.390.59
20160.460.390.59
20150.460.400.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
109 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
941 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearIndependence, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20251%2%5%
20241%3%5%
20231%3%5%
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# Hispanic Students
2 Students
2,961 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearIndependence, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20251%6%9%
20241%6%9%
20232%7%9%
20192%5%8%
20182%5%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
1,396 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearIndependence, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20251%3%8%
20241%3%8%
20222%3%7%
20212%3%8%
20202%3%8%
20192%3%8%
20182%3%8%
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# White Students
132 Students
33,818 Students
% White Students
75%
71%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearIndependence, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202575%71%55%
202475%71%55%
202378%68%55%
202272%70%57%
202172%70%57%
202072%71%58%
201966%71%59%
201866%72%59%
201765%76%61%
201665%76%61%
201565%76%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
94 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
8,618 Students
% of Others Students
22%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearIndependence, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202522%18%22%
202422%17%22%
202319%19%22%
202226%18%22%
202126%18%20%
202026%18%19%
201930%18%20%
201830%17%20%
201735%16%19%
201635%16%18%
201535%16%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
13 Teachers
3,927 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
202016:113:111:1
201915:114:111:1
201815:114:111:1
201718:113:111:1
201618:113:112:1
201518:113:112:1
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Admissions & Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Independence, IA?
2 private elementary schools are located in Independence, IA.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Independence?
100% of private elementary schools in Independence are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Independence are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Independence include: Independence Christian Academy vs. St. Johns School, St. Johns School vs. Independence Christian Academy

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