For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 71 students in Mitchell County, IA (there are 6 public schools, serving 1,593 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Mitchell County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Mitchell County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Mitchell County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart Elementary School
(Catholic)
218 S 12th St
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-5221
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-5221
Gr: NS-6 | 71 students
Overview
This County (Mitchell County)
This State (IA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
71 Students
52,698 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
6 Teachers
4,274 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,537 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
41 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
58%
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
27 Students
9,624 Students
% of Others Students
38%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Mitchell County, IA?
1 private schools are located in Mitchell County, IA.
What percentage of students in Mitchell County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Mitchell County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mitchell County?
100% of private schools in Mitchell County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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