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West Branch Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 39 students in West Branch, IA, 4% of all K-12 students in West Branch, IA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 57%, which is lower than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in West Branch, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked West Branch Private Schools (2026-27)

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Scattergood Friends School
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3
Friends
1951 Delta Ave
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 519-1860
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West Branch, IA Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
39
Students
$32,900
Avg. Tuition
8
Avg. Class Size
16%
Students of Color
3:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (West Branch)
This State (IA)
# Schools
1 School
259 Schools
# Students
39 Students
52,668 Students
% Students of Color
16%
16%
0.28
0.48
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
11%
2%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
7%
# Black Students
2 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
5%
3%
# White Students
38 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
84%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
0%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
13 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
69%
39%
Average Class Size
8 students
16 students
Average SAT score
1220
(Out of 1600)
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$32,900
$7,664
Average % on Financial Aid
75%
39%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
57%
91%
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in West Branch, IA?
The top ranked private schools in West Branch, IA is Scattergood Friends School.
How many private schools are located in West Branch?
1 private schools are located in West Branch.
What percentage of students in West Branch go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in West Branch are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in West Branch?
100% of private schools in West Branch are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends).

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