Sioux County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 2,639 students in Sioux County, IA (there are 18 public schools, serving 5,342 public students). 33% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Sioux County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Calvinist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Sioux County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Hull Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 171 students
Christian
1301 5th St
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-2273
Map of Ireton Christian Schools
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students
104 5th St
Ireton, IA 51027
(712) 278-2445
Map of Netherlands Reformed Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 404 students
Calvinist
712 20th Ave Se
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2821
Map of Orange City Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students
Calvinist
604 3rd St Sw
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-2274
Sioux Center Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 501 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Calvinist
630 1st Ave Se
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-0777
Map of Hull Protestant Reformed Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 142 students
Sports: 3
Calvinist
218 2nd St
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-2490
Map of Rock Valley Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 233 students
Calvinist
1405 17th St
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2615
Spalding Catholic Schools Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
908 6th Ave
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4532
Map of Spaulding Catholic School
Gr: K-6 | 60 students
Catholic
908 6th Ave
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4532
Map of Trinity Christian High School
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students
Calvinist
1811 Hayes Ave
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1921
Map of Unity Christian High School
Gr: 9-12 | 312 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
216 Michigan Ave Sw
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4114
Map of Western Christian High School
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 12
Christian
925 5th St
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1013
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Sioux County, Iowa

Sioux County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Heritage Reformed Christian School
Gr: 3-5 | 8 students
Christian
1800 19th St
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2346
Map of Hospers Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 42 students
Calvinist
104 6th Ave N Box 427
Hospers, IA 51238
(712) 752-8342
Map of Spalding Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 55 students
Catholic
521 Broad St.
Granville, IA 51022
(712) 756-4532

Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
12 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Private schools up 1 in Sioux County, rising from 11 in 2016 to 12 in 2025 after peaking at 14 in 2024.
# Students
2,639 Students
52,668 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Private school size up 27 students in Sioux County, from 194 in 2024 to 221 in 2025, above Iowa's 217.
% Average Students of Color
6%
16%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Students of color up 3 points in Sioux County private schools, rising from 3% in 2016 to 6% in 2025.

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
224 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Student-teacher ratio down 3 in Sioux County private schools, from 15:1 in 2016 to 12:1 in 2025.
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
39%
Average Class Size
22 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
1 course
9 courses
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,301
$7,664
Average % on Financial Aid
70%
39%
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.48

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Diversity score down 0.09 points in Sioux County private schools, from 0.23 in 2016 to 0.14 in 2025, while Iowa was 0.47.
# American Indian Students
2 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
53 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%

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# Black Students
30 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
2,492 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
93%
70%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

White students up 6 points in Sioux County private schools, rising from 87% in 2016 to 93% in 2025.
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
98 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
4%
18%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Other-race share down 7 points in Sioux County private schools, from 11% in 2016 to 4% in 2025.
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Sioux County, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Sioux County, IA include Hull Christian School, Sioux Center Christian School, and Orange City Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Sioux County?
12 private schools are located in Sioux County.
How diverse are private schools in Sioux County?
Sioux County private schools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the Iowa private school average of 16%.
What percentage of students in Sioux County go to private school?
33% of all K-12 students in Sioux County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sioux County?
100% of private schools in Sioux County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Calvinist and Christian).
Which private schools in Sioux County are often viewed compared to one another?

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