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Marion County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 899 students in Marion County, IA (there are 16 public schools, serving 5,601 public students). 14% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Marion County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Marion County Private Schools (2026-27)

Pella Christian Grade School Photo
Pella Christian Grade School
Gr: PK-8 | 549 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Specialized Curriculum
216 Liberty Street
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-2414
(2)
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Pella Christian High School Photo
Pella Christian High School
Gr: 9-12 | 302 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 11
300 Eagle Ln
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4440
(1)
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Map of Peoria Christian School
Peoria Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students
Christian
110 Peoria West St
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 625-4131
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Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
899 Students
52,668 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
74 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
39%
Average Class Size
19 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
9 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,850
$7,664
Average Endowment Size
$5.5 million
$ million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.48
# American Indian Students
0 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
11 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
728 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
81%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
139 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
16%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Marion County, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Marion County, IA include Peoria Christian School, Pella Christian High School, and Pella Christian Grade School.
How many private schools are located in Marion County?
3 private schools are located in Marion County.
What percentage of students in Marion County go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Marion County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Marion County?
100% of private schools in Marion County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).

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