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Best Jackson County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 729 students in Jackson County, IA.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Iowa private elementary school average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of private elementary schools in Jackson County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Jackson County Private Elementary 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 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
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearJackson County Total Schools
20253
20243
20233
20223
20213
20203
20193
20183
20173
20163
20153
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# Students
729 Students
47,860 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearJackson County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
2025243220199
2024243214192
2023241190193
2022243203205
2021243200201
2020243194188
2019237198193
2018237197190
2017250192199
2016250191196
2015250185183
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% Average Students of Color
1%
15%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearJackson County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20251%16%33%
20241%15%32%
20232%17%32%
20224%16%32%
20214%16%31%
20202%15%31%
20193%14%31%
20183%14%30%
20176%13%31%
20166%13%31%
20156%13%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
55 Teachers
3,927 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
202014:113:111:1
201914:114:111:1
201814:114:111:1
201715:113:111:1
201615:113:112:1
201515:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
37%

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

YearJackson County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202530%38%54%
202430%39%54%
202330%39%53%
202230%38%53%
202130%39%53%
202030%39%53%
201930%40%52%
201830%35%52%
201730%30%51%
201630%32%51%
201530%34%50%
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Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearJackson County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
2025151616
2024151515
2023151515
2022151515
2021151515
2020151515
2019151515
2018151515
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
20255912
20245811
20235810
20225810
20215910
20205810
20195710
20185710
20175710
2016579
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Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,560
$7,641

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearJackson County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
2025$1,560$9,547$14,043
2024$1,560$7,056$12,357
2023$1,560$4,989$11,693
2022$1,560$4,647$11,199
2021$1,560$4,614$10,824
2020$1,560$4,508$10,496
2019$1,560$4,453$10,300
2018$1,560$4,450$10,056
2017$1,560$4,057$9,712
2016$1,560$4,866$9,307
2015$1,560$4,845$8,903
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Average Acceptance Rate
75%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.47

Diversity Score Trends

YearJackson County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20250.310.470.64
20240.310.460.64
20230.380.500.63
20220.370.470.62
20210.370.480.62
20200.370.470.62
20190.410.460.61
20180.410.450.60
20170.450.390.59
20160.450.390.59
20150.450.400.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
109 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
941 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearJackson County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20232%3%5%
20192%3%4%
20182%3%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
3 Students
2,961 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearJackson County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20252%6%9%
20242%6%9%
20172%4%8%
20162%4%8%
20152%4%8%
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# Black Students
2 Students
1,396 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearJackson County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20191%3%8%
20181%3%8%
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# White Students
335 Students
33,818 Students
% White Students
81%
71%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearJackson County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202581%71%55%
202481%71%55%
202376%68%55%
202278%70%57%
202178%70%57%
202078%71%58%
201973%71%59%
201873%72%59%
201770%76%61%
201670%76%61%
201570%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
72 Students
8,618 Students
% of Others Students
17%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearJackson County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202517%18%22%
202417%17%22%
202322%19%22%
202222%18%22%
202122%18%20%
202022%18%19%
201924%18%20%
201824%17%20%
201727%16%19%
201627%16%18%
201527%16%18%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Jackson County, IA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Jackson County, IA include St. Joseph's School and Marquette Catholic Schools Pk-12.
How many private elementary schools are located in Jackson County?
3 private elementary schools are located in Jackson County.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Jackson County?
100% of private elementary schools in Jackson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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