For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 110 students in Perry, IA (there are 3 public schools, serving 1,735 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Perry, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Perry, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Perry, IA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Overview
This Town (Perry)
This State (IA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
110 Students
52,698 Students
% Average Students of Color
54%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
14 Teachers
4,274 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
40 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
7%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,537 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
35 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
32%
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
34 Students
9,624 Students
% of Others Students
31%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Perry, IA?
1 private schools are located in Perry, IA.
What percentage of students in Perry go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Perry are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Perry?
100% of private schools in Perry are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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