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Jackson County Private Schools

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 91%.
75% of private schools in Jackson County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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
# Students
732 Students
52,668 Students
% Average Students of Color
1%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
56 Teachers
4,273 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)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,560
$7,664
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.48
# American Indian Students
0 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
0%
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
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
72 Students
9,655 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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