For the 2026 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 in Jackson County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Jackson County, IA include Marquette Catholic Schools Pk-12 and St. Joseph's School.
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).
Top-Ranked Jackson County Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
502 Franklin St
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-3356
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-3356
Gr: K-12 | 257 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph's School
(Catholic)
403 Park Street
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-3284
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-3284
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students
Child Development, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
101 Creslane Drive
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-2847
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-2847
Gr: K | 3 students
Sacred Heart Elementary School
(Catholic)
806 Eddy St
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-3743
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-3743
Gr: PK-6 | 155 students
Overview
This County (Jackson County)
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
732 Students
52,737 Students
% Average Students of Color
1%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
56 Teachers
4,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
39%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
9 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,560
$9,300
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
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
3 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
2 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
338 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
81%
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
72 Students
9,663 Students
% of Others Students
17%
18%
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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