Best Story County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 229 students in Story County, IA (there are 26 public schools, serving 11,709 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Story County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Story County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).

Private Schools in Story County (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Ames Christian School
Ames Christian School Photo - Grandparent's Day
(Christian)
925 South 16th Street
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 233-0772
Grades: K-6
| 46 students
Nevada Seventh-day Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
324 6th St
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 215-1092
Grades: K-9
| 14 students
St. Cecilia Continuation School
(Catholic)
2900 Hoover Ave
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 232-5290
Grades: PK-5
| 169 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Story County, IA?
3 private schools are located in Story County, IA.
What percentage of students in Story County, IA go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Story County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Story County, IA?
100% of private schools in Story County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).

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