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Poweshiek County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 55 students in Poweshiek County, IA (there are 10 public schools, serving 2,573 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Poweshiek County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Poweshiek County Private Schools (2026-27)

Central Iowa Christian School Photo
Central Iowa Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 55 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
1331 Hobart St
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-3000
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Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
55 Students
52,668 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
5 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
39%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.48
# American Indian Students
0 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
0%
2%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
7%
# Black Students
3 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
6%
3%
# White Students
32 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
58%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
20 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
36%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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