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Le Mars Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 534 students in Le Mars, IA, 20% of all K-12 students in Le Mars, IA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Le Mars, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Le Mars Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Gehlen Catholic School
Gehlen Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 534 students
Catholic
709 Plymouth St Ne
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-4181
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Le Mars, IA Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
534
Students
15%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Category
This Town (Le Mars)
This State (IA)
# Schools
1 School
259 Schools
# Students
534 Students
52,668 Students
% Students of Color
15%
16%
0.40
0.48
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
116 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%
# Black Students
10 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
410 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
77%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
29 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
5%
<1%
# Others Students
53 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
10%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
42 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Le Mars, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Le Mars, IA is Gehlen Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Le Mars?
1 private schools are located in Le Mars.
What percentage of students in Le Mars go to private school?
20% of all K-12 students in Le Mars are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Le Mars?
100% of private schools in Le Mars are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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