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Best Pocahontas County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 84 students in Pocahontas County, IA (there are 5 public schools, serving 882 public students). 9% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Pocahontas County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Pocahontas County Private Schools (2026)

Map of Pocahontas Catholic School
Pocahontas Catholic School
Gr: K-5 | 84 students
Catholic
305 Sw 3rd St
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-3603
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Pocahontas County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Our Lady Of Good Counsel School
Our Lady Of Good Counsel School
Gr: K-8 | 48 students
Catholic
505 N Main St
Fonda, IA 50540
(712) 466-2800
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Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
1 School

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearPocahontas County Total Schools
20251
20241
20231
20221
20211
20201
20191
20181
20171
20161
20151
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# Students
84 Students
52,730 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearPocahontas County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202584217179
202484212172
202384192174
202284203185
202186201180
202086196171
201985199175
201885197172
201772195180
201672194178
201572188167
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% Average Students of Color
1%
16%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2018-2025)

YearPocahontas County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20251%16%34%
20241%16%34%
20231%17%33%
20221%15%33%
20211%16%32%
20201%15%32%
20194%14%31%
20184%15%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
8 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPocahontas County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202511:112:111:1
202411:112:111:1
202311:113:111:1
202211:113:111:1
202111:113:111:1
202011:113:112:1
201912:114:112:1
201812:114:112:1
201712:113:112:1
201612:113:112:1
201512:113:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,200
$9,320

Tuition Cost Trends (2022-2025)

YearPocahontas County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
2025$2,200$9,791$15,012
2024$2,200$7,091$13,254
2023$2,200$5,542$12,626
2022$2,200$5,359$12,187
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.02
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearPocahontas County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20250.020.470.65
20240.020.470.65
20230.020.500.65
20220.020.470.64
20210.070.470.64
20200.070.470.64
20190.160.460.63
20180.160.450.63
20170.080.390.61
20160.080.390.61
20150.080.390.61
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# 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
1 Student
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPocahontas County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20251%6%9%
20241%7%9%
20231%6%9%
20221%6%8%
20211%6%9%
20201%6%9%
20194%5%8%
20184%5%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
1,537 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
83 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
99%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPocahontas County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202599%70%52%
202499%71%52%
202399%68%52%
202299%71%54%
202197%70%54%
202097%71%54%
201992%72%56%
201892%72%56%
201796%77%58%
201696%76%58%
201596%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
n/a
9,674 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPocahontas County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20212%18%25%
20202%18%24%
20194%18%24%
20184%18%23%
20174%15%22%
20164%16%22%
20154%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Pocahontas County, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Pocahontas County, IA is Pocahontas Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Pocahontas County?
1 private schools are located in Pocahontas County.
What percentage of students in Pocahontas County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Pocahontas County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pocahontas County?
100% of private schools in Pocahontas County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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