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Palo Alto County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 111 students in Palo Alto County, IA (there are 10 public schools, serving 1,508 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Palo Alto County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Palo Alto County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Emmetsburg Catholic School
Emmetsburg Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Catholic
1903 Broadway St
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-3464
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Palo Alto County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Ss Peter & Paul School
Ss Peter & Paul School
Gr: K-6 | 46 students
Catholic
Po Box 349 15 2nd St Ne
West Bend, IA 50597
(515) 887-4542
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Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
111 Students
52,668 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

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

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.48
# American Indian Students
0 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
3 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%
# White Students
69 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
62%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
34 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
31%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Palo Alto County, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Palo Alto County, IA is Emmetsburg Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Palo Alto County?
1 private schools are located in Palo Alto County.
What percentage of students in Palo Alto County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Palo Alto County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Palo Alto County?
100% of private schools in Palo Alto County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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