For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 201 students in Mahaska County, IA (there are 8 public schools, serving 2,804 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Mahaska County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Mahaska County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in Mahaska County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Oskaloosa Christian School
(Christian)
726 N. E Street
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 672-2174
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 672-2174
Gr: K-8 | 201 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Overview
This County (Mahaska County)
This State (IA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
201 Students
52,698 Students
% Average Students of Color
1%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
13 Teachers
4,274 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Average Class Size
20 students
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,325
$9,284
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
7%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,537 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
185 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
92%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
15 Students
9,624 Students
% of Others Students
7%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Mahaska County, IA?
1 private schools are located in Mahaska County, IA.
What percentage of students in Mahaska County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Mahaska County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mahaska County?
100% of private schools in Mahaska County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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