For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 310 students in Storm Lake, IA (there are 6 public schools, serving 2,933 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Storm Lake, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Storm Lake, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Storm Lake, IA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Mary's School
(Catholic)
312 Seneca St
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(502) 452-1712
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(502) 452-1712
Gr: PK-12 | 310 students
Overview
This Town (Storm Lake)
This State (IA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
310 Students
52,698 Students
% Average Students of Color
39%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
31 Teachers
4,274 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
75 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
7%
# Black Students
12 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
4%
3%
# White Students
154 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
50%
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
58 Students
9,624 Students
% of Others Students
19%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Storm Lake, IA?
1 private schools are located in Storm Lake, IA.
What percentage of students in Storm Lake go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Storm Lake are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Storm Lake?
100% of private schools in Storm Lake are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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