Best Washington Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 104 students in Washington, IA (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,600 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Washington, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Washington, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Private Schools in Washington, IA (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. James School
(Catholic)
602 W 2nd St
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-3631
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students

Overview

This Town (Washington)
This State (IA)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
104 Students
52,737 Students
% Average Students of Color
46%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
11 Teachers
4,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
7%
2%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
7%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,537 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
38 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
36%
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
33 Students
9,663 Students
% of Others Students
32%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Washington, IA?
1 private schools are located in Washington, IA.
What percentage of students in Washington go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Washington are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Washington?
100% of private schools in Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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