For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 110 students in Sanborn, IA (there are 1 public school, serving 171 public students). 39% of all K-12 students in Sanborn, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Sanborn, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).
Private Schools in Sanborn, IA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
405 W 2nd Street
Sanborn, IA 51248
(712) 729-3288
Sanborn, IA 51248
(712) 729-3288
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Sanborn)
This State (IA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
110 Students
52,671 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
12 Teachers
4,274 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
40%
Average Class Size
11 students
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,400
$9,686
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
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
n/a
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
7%
# Black Students
3 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%
# White Students
103 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
93%
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
4 Students
9,597 Students
% of Others Students
4%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Sanborn, IA?
1 private schools are located in Sanborn, IA.
What percentage of students in Sanborn go to private school?
39% of all K-12 students in Sanborn are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sanborn?
100% of private schools in Sanborn are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).
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