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Shelby County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 120 students in Shelby County, IA (there are 6 public schools, serving 1,908 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Shelby County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Shelby County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Shelby County Catholic School
Shelby County Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
2005 College Pl
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-5634
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Shelby County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Sccs St. Mary S Center
Sccs St. Mary S Center
Gr: PK-3 | 74 students
Catholic
208 St Mary's Ave Box 183
Panama, IA 51562
(712) 489-2727
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Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
120 Students
52,668 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
10 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
39%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,500
$7,664
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
91%

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
4 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
2 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
71 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
59%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
43 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
36%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Shelby County, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Shelby County, IA is Shelby County Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Shelby County?
1 private schools are located in Shelby County.
What percentage of students in Shelby County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Shelby County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Shelby County?
100% of private schools in Shelby County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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