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Jones County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Jones County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Jones County (2026-27)

Map of Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-4 | 74 students
Catholic
234 N Sycamore St
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-4605
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Map of St. Patrick School
St. Patrick School
Gr: PK-4 | 68 students
Catholic
216 N Garnavillo St
Anamosa, IA 52205
(319) 462-2688
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Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
142 Students
52,668 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

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

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,100
$7,664

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
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
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
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
26 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
17%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

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 10%).
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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