For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 58 students in Wellsburg, IA (there are 2 public schools, serving 190 public students). 23% of all K-12 students in Wellsburg, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Wellsburg, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in Wellsburg, IA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
18000 D Ave
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-3679
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-3679
Gr: K-8 | 58 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Wellsburg)
This State (IA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
58 Students
52,698 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
7 Teachers
4,274 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Average Class Size
7 students
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,000
$9,284
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
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
2 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
n/a
1,537 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
51 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
88%
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
5 Students
9,624 Students
% of Others Students
9%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Wellsburg, IA?
1 private schools are located in Wellsburg, IA.
What percentage of students in Wellsburg go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in Wellsburg are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wellsburg?
100% of private schools in Wellsburg are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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