[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Linn County, Iowa

Linn County Private Schools (Closed)

Grace Baptist Academy

Gr: 2-12 | 34 students

Baptist

1461 E Post Rd

Marion, IA 52302

(319) 377-9448

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Overview

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

Year	Linn County Total Schools
2025	21
2024	21
2023	21
2022	21
2021	22
2020	23
2019	23
2018	23
2017	23
2016	22
2015	22

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The number of private schools in Linn County fell from 23 in 2020 to 21 in 2025.

# Students

3,725 Students

52,668 Students

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Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

Year	Linn County Average	Iowa (IA) Average	National Average
2025	197	217	179
2024	193	212	172
2023	228	192	174
2022	223	203	185
2021	214	201	180
2020	204	196	171
2019	205	199	175
2018	205	197	172
2017	188	195	180
2016	190	194	178
2015	190	188	167

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The average number of students per private school in Linn County rose from 190 in 2016 to 197 in 2025, above the national average of 179.

% Average Students of Color

11%

16%

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Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

Year	Linn County Average	Iowa (IA) Average	National Average
2025	11%	16%	34%
2024	11%	16%	34%
2023	12%	17%	33%
2022	11%	15%	33%
2021	11%	16%	32%
2020	11%	15%	32%
2019	9%	14%	31%
2018	9%	15%	31%
2017	7%	13%	32%
2016	8%	13%	32%
2015	8%	12%	32%

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The average percentage of students of color in Linn County private schools rose from 8% in 2016 to 11% in 2025.

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

272 Teachers

4,273 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

12:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

Year	Linn County Average	Iowa (IA) Average	National Average
2025	14:1	12:1	11:1
2024	14:1	12:1	11:1
2023	16:1	13:1	11:1
2022	13:1	13:1	11:1
2021	13:1	13:1	11:1
2020	13:1	13:1	12:1
2019	14:1	14:1	12:1
2018	14:1	14:1	12:1
2017	13:1	13:1	12:1
2016	14:1	13:1	12:1
2015	14:1	13:1	12:1

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The average student-teacher ratio in Linn County was 14:1 in 2025, 3 higher than Iowa’s 12:1 and 3 higher than the national 11:1.

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

41%

39%

Average Class Size

20 students

16 students

Average Number of AP Courses

9 courses

8 courses

Average SAT score

1360

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,263

$7,363

Average % on Financial Aid

24%

39%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,163

$2,780

Average Acceptance Rate

100%

92%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48

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Diversity Score Trends

Year	Linn County Average	Iowa (IA) Average	National Average
2025	0.49	0.47	0.65
2024	0.48	0.47	0.65
2023	0.52	0.50	0.65
2022	0.47	0.47	0.64
2021	0.46	0.47	0.64
2020	0.47	0.47	0.64
2019	0.40	0.46	0.63
2018	0.40	0.45	0.63
2017	0.32	0.39	0.61
2016	0.34	0.39	0.61
2015	0.34	0.39	0.61

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The average diversity score for private schools in Linn County rose from 0.34 in 2016 to 0.49 in 2025.

# American Indian Students

14 Students

116 Students

% American Indian Students

<1%

# Asian Students

59 Students

1,075 Students

% Asian Students

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Asian Student Percentage Trends

Year	Linn County Average	Iowa (IA) Average	National Average
2025	2%	3%	5%
2024	2%	2%	5%
2023	2%	3%	5%
2022	2%	2%	4%
2021	2%	3%	4%
2020	3%	2%	4%
2019	1%	2%	4%
2018	1%	2%	4%
2017	2%	2%	4%
2016	2%	2%	4%
2015	2%	2%	4%

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# Hispanic Students

98 Students

3,392 Students

% Hispanic Students

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

Year	Linn County Average	Iowa (IA) Average	National Average
2025	3%	6%	9%
2024	3%	7%	9%
2023	2%	6%	9%
2022	2%	6%	8%
2021	2%	6%	9%
2020	2%	6%	9%
2019	2%	5%	8%
2018	2%	5%	8%
2017	2%	4%	8%
2016	2%	4%	8%
2015	2%	4%	8%

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The share of Hispanic private school students in Linn County rose from 2% in 2016 to 3% in 2025.

# Black Students

120 Students

1,537 Students

% Black Students

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Black Student Percentage Trends

Year	Linn County Average	Iowa (IA) Average	National Average
2025	3%	3%	7%
2024	3%	3%	7%
2023	3%	3%	8%
2022	3%	3%	7%
2021	3%	3%	7%
2020	3%	3%	8%
2019	3%	3%	7%
2018	3%	3%	7%
2017	2%	2%	7%
2016	2%	2%	7%
2015	2%	2%	8%

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# White Students

2,532 Students

36,965 Students

% White Students

68%

70%

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White Student Percentage Trends

Year	Linn County Average	Iowa (IA) Average	National Average
2025	68%	70%	52%
2024	69%	71%	52%
2023	63%	68%	52%
2022	70%	71%	54%
2021	70%	70%	54%
2020	69%	71%	54%
2019	75%	72%	56%
2018	75%	72%	56%
2017	82%	77%	58%
2016	80%	76%	58%
2015	81%	76%	58%

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The share of White private school students in Linn County fell from 80% in 2016 to 68% in 2025.

# Hawaiian Students

8 Students

98 Students

% Hawaiian Students

<1%

# Others Students

905 Students

9,655 Students

% of Others Students

24%

18%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends

Year	Linn County Average	Iowa (IA) Average	National Average
2025	24%	18%	26%
2024	23%	17%	26%
2023	30%	20%	25%
2022	23%	18%	25%
2021	23%	18%	25%
2020	23%	18%	24%
2019	19%	18%	24%
2018	19%	18%	23%
2017	12%	15%	22%
2016	14%	16%	22%
2015	13%	16%	21%

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The share of private school students identifying as other races in Linn County rose from 14% in 2016 to 24% in 2025.

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Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars

9 extracurriculars

6 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

8 sports

7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Linn County, IA?

The private schools in Linn County, IA include Isaac Newton Christian Academy, St. Pius X Elementary School, and St. Matthew School.

How many private schools are located in Linn County?

23 private schools are located in Linn County.

How diverse are private schools in Linn County?

Linn County private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Iowa private school average of 16%.

What percentage of students in Linn County go to private school?

9% of all K-12 students in Linn County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).

What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Linn County?

70% of private schools in Linn County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Which private schools in Linn County are often viewed compared to one another?

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