For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 193 students in Washington County, IA (there are 13 public schools, serving 3,886 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Washington County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
Private Schools in Washington County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Overview
This County (Washington County)
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
193 Students
52,698 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
12 Teachers
4,274 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
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
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
7%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,537 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
118 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
61%
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
40 Students
9,624 Students
% of Others Students
21%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Washington County, IA?
2 private schools are located in Washington County, IA.
What percentage of students in Washington County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Washington County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
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