For the 2025-26 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 in Kossuth County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Kossuth County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Kossuth County (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bishop Garrigan Campus
(Catholic)
1224 N Mccoy St
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3521
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3521
Gr: 3-12 | 253 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Seton Grade School
(Catholic)
808 E Lucas St
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3509
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3509
Gr: PK-2 | 250 students Tuition listed
Kossuth County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 258
Bancroft, IA 50517
(515) 885-2580
Bancroft, IA 50517
(515) 885-2580
Gr: PK-6 | 38 students
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 9%).
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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