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Best Jackson County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 732 students in Jackson County, IA (there are 10 public schools, serving 2,735 public students). 21% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
75% of private schools in Jackson County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Jackson County Private Schools (2026-27)

Marquette Catholic Schools Pk-12 Photo
Marquette Catholic Schools Pk-12
Gr: K-12 | 257 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 17
Catholic
502 Franklin St
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-3356
(1)
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Map of St. Joseph's School
St. Joseph's School
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students
Catholic
403 Park Street
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-3284
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Map of Child Development, Inc.
Child Development, Inc.
Gr: K | 3 students
Daycare / Preschool
101 Creslane Drive
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-2847
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Map of Sacred Heart Elementary School
Sacred Heart Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 155 students
Catholic
806 Eddy St
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-3743
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Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
4 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearJackson County Total Schools
20254
20244
20234
20224
20214
20204
20194
20184
20174
20164
20154
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# Students
732 Students
52,730 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearJackson County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
2025183217179
2024183212172
2023182192174
2022183203185
2021183201180
2020183196171
2019179199175
2018179197172
2017189195180
2016189194178
2015189188167
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% Average Students of Color
1%
16%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearJackson County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20251%16%34%
20241%16%34%
20232%17%33%
20224%15%33%
20214%16%32%
20202%15%32%
20193%14%31%
20183%15%31%
20176%13%32%
20166%13%32%
20156%12%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
56 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearJackson County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202513:112:111:1
202413:112:111:1
202313:113:111:1
202214:113:111:1
202114:113:111:1
202014:113:112:1
201914:114:112:1
201814:114:112:1
201715:113:112:1
201615:113:112:1
201515:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
39%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearJackson County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202530%40%55%
202430%41%54%
202330%41%54%
202230%41%54%
202130%42%54%
202030%42%54%
201930%42%53%
201830%39%53%
201730%36%53%
201630%38%52%
201530%39%52%
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Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearJackson County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
2025151615
2024151615
2023151515
2022151615
2021151615
2020151615
2019151615
2018151615
2017151515
2016151515
2015151515
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Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
9 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearJackson County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20255913
20245912
20235811
20225911
20215911
20205911
20195811
20185711
20175710
20165710
20155710
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Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2016-2025)

YearJackson County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
2025242526
2024242526
2023242526
2022242526
2021242526
2020242425
2019242425
2018242425
2017242425
2016242425
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,560
$9,320

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearJackson County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
2025$1,560$9,791$15,012
2024$1,560$7,091$13,254
2023$1,560$5,542$12,626
2022$1,560$5,359$12,187
2021$1,560$5,359$11,800
2020$1,560$5,279$11,512
2019$1,560$5,264$11,293
2018$1,560$5,153$11,017
2017$1,560$4,857$10,708
2016$1,560$5,552$10,356
2015$1,560$5,568$9,939
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Average Acceptance Rate
75%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearJackson County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20250.310.470.65
20240.310.470.65
20230.380.500.65
20220.370.470.64
20210.370.470.64
20200.370.470.64
20190.410.460.63
20180.410.450.63
20170.440.390.61
20160.440.390.61
20150.440.390.61
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# 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%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearJackson County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20232%3%5%
20192%2%4%
20182%2%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
3 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearJackson County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20252%6%9%
20242%7%9%
20172%4%8%
20162%4%8%
20152%4%8%
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# Black Students
2 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearJackson County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20191%3%7%
20181%3%7%
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# White Students
338 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
81%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearJackson County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202581%70%52%
202481%71%52%
202376%68%52%
202278%71%54%
202178%70%54%
202078%71%54%
201973%72%56%
201873%72%56%
201770%77%58%
201670%76%58%
201570%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
72 Students
9,674 Students
% of Others Students
17%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearJackson County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202517%18%26%
202417%17%26%
202322%20%25%
202222%18%25%
202122%18%25%
202022%18%24%
201924%18%24%
201824%18%23%
201727%15%22%
201627%16%22%
201527%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
17 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Jackson County, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Jackson County, IA include Marquette Catholic Schools Pk-12 and St. Joseph's School.
How many private schools are located in Jackson County?
4 private schools are located in Jackson County.
What percentage of students in Jackson County go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Jackson County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jackson County?
75% of private schools in Jackson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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