For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 158 students in Maquoketa, IA (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,280 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Maquoketa, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
50% of private schools in Maquoketa, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Maquoketa, IA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Child Development, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
101 Creslane Drive
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-2847
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-2847
Gr: K | 3 students
Sacred Heart Elementary School
(Catholic)
806 Eddy St
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-3743
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-3743
Gr: PK-6 | 155 students
Overview
This Town (Maquoketa)
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
158 Students
52,671 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
9 Teachers
4,274 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
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
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
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
30 Students
9,597 Students
% of Others Students
19%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
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 9%).
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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