Quick Facts (26-27)
- # Private Schools: 2
- # Students Served: 202
- Average Tuition: $2,450
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Ottumwa Private Elementary Schools
Quick Facts (26-27)
- # Private Schools: 2
- # Students Served: 202
- Average Tuition: $2,450
- View Ottumwa, IA School Trends
Private Elementary Schools in Ottumwa, IA (2026-27)
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 1
Christian
458 N Court St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-9119
Gr: PK-6 | 113 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
117 E 4th St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 682-8826
Ottumwa, IA Private School Trends (10-Year)
2
Private Schools
202
Students
+13.5% (+24 students) 10-yr
$2,450
Avg. Tuition
9
Avg. Class Size
+50.0% (+3 students) 10-yr
11%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+8.3% (+1.0) 10-yr
Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Ottumwa)
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
218 Schools
# Students
202 Students
47,860 Students
% Students of Color
11%
15%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.47
# American Indian Students
n/a
109 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
941 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
2,961 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
6%
# Black Students
3 Students
1,396 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
114 Students
33,818 Students
% White Students
56%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
94 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
73 Students
8,618 Students
% of Others Students
36%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
16 Teachers
3,927 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Average Class Size
9 students
16 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,450
$7,662
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
1 sports
6 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private elementary schools are located in Ottumwa, IA?
2 private elementary schools are located in Ottumwa, IA.
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