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Best Newton Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 102 students in Newton, IA (there are 6 public schools, serving 2,669 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Newton, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Newton, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Private Schools in Newton, IA (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1710 N 11th Avenue E
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-1924
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Newton)
This State (IA)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
102 Students
52,698 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
7 Teachers
4,274 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
40%
Average Class Size
12 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average % on Financial Aid
50%
37%

Students by Ethnicity:

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
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,537 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
60 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
59%
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
37 Students
9,624 Students
% of Others Students
36%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Newton, IA?
1 private schools are located in Newton, IA.
What percentage of students in Newton go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Newton are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Newton?
100% of private schools in Newton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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