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Kossuth County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 503 students in Kossuth County, IA (there are 8 public schools, serving 1,943 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 100%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Kossuth County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Kossuth County (2026-27)

Map of Bishop Garrigan Campus
Bishop Garrigan Campus
Gr: 3-12 | 253 students
Catholic
1224 N Mccoy St
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3521
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Map of Seton Grade School
Seton Grade School
Gr: PK-2 | 250 students
Catholic
808 E Lucas St
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3509
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Kossuth County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. John The Baptist School
St. John The Baptist School
Gr: PK-6 | 38 students
Catholic
Po Box 258
Bancroft, IA 50517
(515) 885-2580
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Overview

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

Academics and Faculty:

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

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,500
$7,664
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.48
# American Indian Students
0 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
0 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
0%
3%
# White Students
381 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
68%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
169 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
30%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Kossuth County, IA?
2 private schools are located in Kossuth County, IA.
What percentage of students in Kossuth County go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Kossuth County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kossuth County?
100% of private schools in Kossuth County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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