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Marshall County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 272 students in Marshall County, IA (there are 16 public schools, serving 6,686 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Marshall County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Brethren).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Marshall County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Francis Catholic School
St. Francis Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
310 Columbus Drive
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 753-7977
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Map of Central Iowa Christian Academy
Central Iowa Christian Academy
Gr: 3-12 | 12 students
Brethren
1008 E Olive St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 752-5426
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Map of Marshalltown Christian School
Marshalltown Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 50 students
Christian
3901 S. Center
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 753-8824
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Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
272 Students
52,668 Students
% Average Students of Color
36%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
29 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
39%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,451
$7,664
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$884
$2,780
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.48
# American Indian Students
0 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
65 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
7%
# Black Students
4 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
161 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
58%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
35 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
13%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Marshall County, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Marshall County, IA is St. Francis Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Marshall County?
3 private schools are located in Marshall County.
What percentage of students in Marshall County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Marshall County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Marshall County?
100% of private schools in Marshall County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Brethren).

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