Best Union County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 230 students in Union County, IA.
100% of private elementary schools in Union County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Private Elementary Schools in Union County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
604 E Townline St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-0026
Gr: K-8 | 46 students
St. Malachy School
(Catholic)
403 W Clark St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-7125
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students

Overview

This County (Union County)
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
230 Students
47,801 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
15%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
18 Teachers
3,928 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.47
# American Indian Students
n/a
109 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
941 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
2,961 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
6%
# Black Students
n/a
1,396 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
166 Students
33,818 Students
% White Students
72%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
94 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
62 Students
8,541 Students
% of Others Students
27%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Union County, IA?
2 private elementary schools are located in Union County, IA.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Union County?
100% of private elementary schools in Union County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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