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Orange City Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 652 students in Orange City, IA, 36% of all K-12 students in Orange City, IA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Orange City, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Calvinist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Orange City Private Schools (2026)

Map of Orange City Christian School
Orange City Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students
Calvinist
604 3rd St Sw
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-2274
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Map of Unity Christian High School
Unity Christian High School
Gr: 9-12 | 312 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
216 Michigan Ave Sw
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4114
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Orange City, IA Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
652
Students
+13.8% (+79 students) 10-yr
$5,525
Avg. Tuition
7%
Students of Color
+133.3% (+4.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-12.5% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Orange City)
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
259 Schools
# Students
652 Students
52,730 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearOrange City, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025326217179
2024326212172
2023294192174
2022285203185
2021285201180
2020285196171
2019281199175
2018281197172
2017283195180
2016283194178
2015287188167
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% Students of Color
7%
16%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearOrange City, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20257%16%34%
20247%16%34%
20234%17%33%
20223%15%33%
20213%16%32%
20203%15%32%
20193%14%31%
20183%15%31%
20172%13%32%
20162%13%32%
20153%12%32%
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0.25
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearOrange City, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20250.250.470.65
20240.250.470.65
20230.170.500.65
20220.180.470.64
20210.180.470.64
20200.180.470.64
20190.210.460.63
20180.210.450.63
20170.170.390.61
20160.170.390.61
20150.180.390.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearOrange City, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20252%3%5%
20242%2%5%
20221%2%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%2%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
22 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearOrange City, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20253%6%9%
20243%7%9%
20232%6%9%
20221%6%8%
20211%6%9%
20201%6%9%
20191%5%8%
20181%5%8%
20171%4%8%
20161%4%8%
20151%4%8%
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# Black Students
12 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearOrange City, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20252%3%7%
20242%3%7%
20231%3%8%
20221%3%7%
20211%3%7%
20201%3%8%
20191%3%7%
20181%3%7%
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# White Students
562 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
86%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearOrange City, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202586%70%52%
202486%71%52%
202391%68%52%
202290%71%54%
202190%70%54%
202090%71%54%
201989%72%56%
201889%72%56%
201791%77%58%
201691%76%58%
201591%76%58%
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# 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
45 Students
9,674 Students
% of Others Students
7%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearOrange City, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20257%18%26%
20247%17%26%
20235%20%25%
20226%18%25%
20216%18%25%
20206%18%24%
20198%18%24%
20188%18%23%
20177%15%22%
20167%16%22%
20157%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
45 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearOrange City, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202514:112:111:1
202414:112:111:1
202314:113:111:1
202214:113:111:1
202114:113:111:1
202014:113:112:1
201914:114:112:1
201814:114:112:1
201716:113:112:1
201616:113:112:1
201516:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
39%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearOrange City, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202540%40%55%
202440%41%54%
202340%41%54%
202240%41%54%
202140%42%54%
202040%42%54%
201940%42%53%
201840%39%53%
201740%36%53%
201640%38%52%
201550%39%52%
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Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearOrange City, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025222526
2024222526
2023222526
2022222526
2021222526
2020222425
2019222425
2018222425
2017222425
2016222425
2015222425
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,525
$9,320

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearOrange City, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025$5,525$9,791$15,012
2024$5,525$7,091$13,254
2023$5,525$5,542$12,626
2022$5,525$5,359$12,187
2021$5,525$5,359$11,800
2020$5,525$5,279$11,512
2019$5,525$5,264$11,293
2018$5,525$5,153$11,017
2017$5,525$4,857$10,708
2016$5,525$5,552$10,356
2015$5,525$5,568$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Orange City, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Orange City, IA is Orange City Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Orange City?
2 private schools are located in Orange City.
What percentage of students in Orange City go to private school?
36% of all K-12 students in Orange City are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Orange City?
100% of private schools in Orange City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Calvinist and Christian).

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