Best Marshalltown Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 272 students in Marshalltown, IA (there are 10 public schools, serving 5,078 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Marshalltown, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
The top ranked private school in Marshalltown, IA is St. Francis Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Marshalltown, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Brethren).

Top Ranked Marshalltown Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Francis Catholic School
(Catholic)
310 Columbus Drive
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 753-7977
Gr: PK-6 | 210 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Central Iowa Christian Academy
(Brethren)
1008 E Olive St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 752-5426
Gr: 3-12 | 12 students
Marshalltown Christian School
(Christian)
(1)
3901 S. Center
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 753-8824
Gr: K-8 | 50 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Marshalltown, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Marshalltown, IA is St. Francis Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Marshalltown?
3 private schools are located in Marshalltown.
What percentage of students in Marshalltown go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Marshalltown are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Marshalltown?
100% of private schools in Marshalltown are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Brethren).

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