For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 394 students in Muscatine County, IA (there are 15 public schools, serving 6,668 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Muscatine County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Muscatine County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Private Schools in Muscatine County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ss Mary And Mathias Catholic School
(Catholic)
2407 Cedar St
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-3264
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-3264
Gr: PK-8 | 291 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
117 E Prairie St
Wilton, IA 52778
(563) 732-2912
Wilton, IA 52778
(563) 732-2912
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students
Overview
This County (Muscatine County)
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
394 Students
52,671 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
21 Teachers
4,274 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.48
# American Indian Students
2 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
41 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
7%
# Black Students
7 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
179 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
45%
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
160 Students
9,597 Students
% of Others Students
41%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Muscatine County, IA?
2 private schools are located in Muscatine County, IA.
What percentage of students in Muscatine County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Muscatine County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Muscatine County?
100% of private schools in Muscatine County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
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