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Muscatine County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 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 Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Muscatine County (2026-27)

Map of Ss Mary And Mathias Catholic School
Ss Mary And Mathias Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 291 students
Catholic
2407 Cedar St
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-3264
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Map of Zion Lutheran School
Zion Lutheran School
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
117 E Prairie St
Wilton, IA 52778
(563) 732-2912
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Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
394 Students
52,668 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
21 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.48
# American Indian Students
2 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# 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
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
160 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
41%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

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 Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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