For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 142 students in Jones County, IA (there are 10 public schools, serving 2,728 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Jones County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
100% of private schools in Jones County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Jones County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
234 N Sycamore St
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-4605
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-4605
Gr: PK-4 | 74 students Tuition listed
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
216 N Garnavillo St
Anamosa, IA 52205
(319) 462-2688
Anamosa, IA 52205
(319) 462-2688
Gr: PK-4 | 68 students
Overview
This County (Jones County)
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
142 Students
52,671 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
12 Teachers
4,274 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,100
$9,686
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
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
4 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
2 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
123 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
79%
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
26 Students
9,597 Students
% of Others Students
17%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Jones County, IA?
2 private schools are located in Jones County, IA.
What percentage of students in Jones County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Jones County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jones County?
100% of private schools in Jones County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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