Best Washington County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 193 students in Washington County, IA.
100% of private elementary schools in Washington County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

Private Elementary Schools in Washington County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
5764 Highway 1 Sw
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-5443
Gr: K-12 | 89 students
St. James School
(Catholic)
602 W 2nd St
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-3631
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
193 Students
47,828 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
15%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
12 Teachers
3,928 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.47
# American Indian Students
n/a
109 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
941 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
2,961 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
6%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,396 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
118 Students
33,818 Students
% White Students
61%
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
40 Students
8,568 Students
% of Others Students
21%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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