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O'brien County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 387 students in O'brien County, IA (there are 9 public schools, serving 2,371 public students). 14% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in O'brien County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked O'brien County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Zion-st John Lutheran School
Zion-st John Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
103 W Bertha St
Paullina, IA 51046
(712) 949-3915
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Map of St. Patrick Elementary School
St. Patrick Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students
Catholic
1020 4th Ave
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-3181
(1)
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Sanborn Christian School Photo
Sanborn Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
405 W 2nd Street
Sanborn, IA 51248
(712) 729-3288
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Map of Sheldon Christian School
Sheldon Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Sports: 4
Christian
1425 E 9th Street
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2429
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Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
387 Students
52,668 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
39 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
39%
Average Class Size
10 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,400
$7,664
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.48
# American Indian Students
0 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
7%
# Black Students
10 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%
# White Students
258 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
67%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
87 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
22%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in O'brien County, IA?
The top ranked private schools in O'brien County, IA is Zion-st John Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in O'brien County?
4 private schools are located in O'brien County.
What percentage of students in O'brien County go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in O'brien County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in O'brien County?
100% of private schools in O'brien County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).

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