For the 2025 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 170 students in Sheldon, IA (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,160 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Sheldon, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
Private Schools in Sheldon, IA (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1020 4th Ave
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-3181
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-3181
Grades: PK-8
| 64 students
Sheldon Christian School
(Christian)
1425 E 9th St
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2429
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2429
Grades: K-8
| 106 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Sheldon, IA?
2 private schools are located in Sheldon, IA.
What percentage of students in Sheldon go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Sheldon are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
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