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Best Sioux County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 2,657 students in Sioux County, IA (there are 18 public schools, serving 5,342 public students). 33% of all K-12 students in Sioux County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
The top-ranked private schools in Sioux County, IA include Sioux Center Christian School, Netherlands Reformed Christian School, and Orange City Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private schools in Sioux County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Calvinist and Christian).

Top-Ranked Sioux County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Netherlands Reformed Christian School
(Calvinist)
712 20th Ave Se
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2821
Gr: PK-12 | 404 students
Orange City Christian School
(Calvinist)
604 3rd St Sw
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-2274
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students
Sioux Center Christian School
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(Calvinist)
630 1st Ave Se
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-0777
Gr: PK-8 | 519 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hull Christian School
(Christian)
1301 5th St
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-2273
Gr: K-8 | 171 students
218 2nd St
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-2490
Gr: K-8 | 142 students Sports: 3
104 5th St
Ireton, IA 51027
(712) 278-2445
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students
Rock Valley Christian School
(Calvinist)
1405 17th St
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2615
Gr: K-8 | 233 students
Spalding Catholic Schools
Spalding Catholic Schools Photo - Spalding Catholic School is a Prek-6th grade school, located in northwest Iowa.
(Catholic)
908 6th Ave
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4532
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Spaulding Catholic School
(Catholic)
908 6th Ave
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4532
Gr: K-6 | 60 students
Trinity Christian High School
(Calvinist)
1811 Hayes Ave
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1921
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students
Unity Christian High School
(Christian)
216 Michigan Ave Sw
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4114
Gr: 9-12 | 312 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Western Christian High School
(Christian)
925 5th St
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1013
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Sioux County, Iowa

Sioux County Private Schools (Closed)

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

Overview

This County (Sioux County)
This State (IA)
# Schools
12 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,657 Students
52,671 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
224 Teachers
4,274 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
40%
Average Class Size
22 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
1 course
9 courses
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,848
$9,686
Average % on Financial Aid
70%
37%
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.48
# American Indian Students
2 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
53 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
30 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
2,492 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
98 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
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 Sioux Center Christian School, Netherlands Reformed 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 9%).
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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