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Sheldon Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 196 students in Sheldon, IA, 14% of all K-12 students in Sheldon, IA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Sheldon, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Sheldon Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Sheldon Christian School
Sheldon Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Sports: 4
Christian
1425 E 9th Street
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2429
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Map of St. Patrick Elementary School
St. Patrick Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students
Catholic
1020 4th Ave
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-3181
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Sheldon, IA Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
196
Students
26%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Sheldon)
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
259 Schools
# Students
196 Students
52,668 Students
% Students of Color
26%
16%
0.61
0.48
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
7%
# Black Students
7 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
4%
3%
# White Students
109 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
56%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
49 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
25%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
20 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Sheldon, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Sheldon, IA is Sheldon Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Sheldon?
2 private schools are located in Sheldon.
What percentage of students in Sheldon go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Sheldon are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sheldon?
100% of private schools in Sheldon are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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