For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 82 students in Mount Pleasant, IA (there are 7 public schools, serving 1,799 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Mount Pleasant, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Mount Pleasant, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in Mount Pleasant, IA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1505 E Washington St
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-8613
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-8613
Gr: K-12 | 82 students Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Mount Pleasant)
This State (IA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
82 Students
52,698 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
8 Teachers
4,274 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,428
$9,284
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
7%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,537 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
61 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
74%
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
16 Students
9,624 Students
% of Others Students
20%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Mount Pleasant, IA?
1 private schools are located in Mount Pleasant, IA.
What percentage of students in Mount Pleasant go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Mount Pleasant are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mount Pleasant?
100% of private schools in Mount Pleasant are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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