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Maquoketa Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 158 students in Maquoketa, IA, 11% of all K-12 students in Maquoketa, IA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
50% of private schools in Maquoketa, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Maquoketa, IA (2026-27)

Map of Child Development, Inc.
Child Development, Inc.
Gr: K | 3 students
Daycare / Preschool
101 Creslane Drive
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-2847
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Map of Sacred Heart Elementary School
Sacred Heart Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 155 students
Catholic
806 Eddy St
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-3743
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Maquoketa, IA Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
158
Students
3%
Students of Color
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Maquoketa)
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
259 Schools
# Students
158 Students
52,668 Students
% Students of Color
3%
16%
0.35
0.48
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
0%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
2 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
124 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
79%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
30 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
19%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
9 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Maquoketa, IA?
2 private schools are located in Maquoketa, IA.
What percentage of students in Maquoketa go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Maquoketa are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Maquoketa?
50% of private schools in Maquoketa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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