For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 209 students in Waukon, IA (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,137 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Waukon, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Waukon, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Waukon, IA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Overview
This Town (Waukon)
This State (IA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
209 Students
52,698 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
11 Teachers
4,274 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,537 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
167 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
80%
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
38 Students
9,624 Students
% of Others Students
18%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Waukon, IA?
1 private schools are located in Waukon, IA.
What percentage of students in Waukon go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Waukon are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Waukon?
100% of private schools in Waukon are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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