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Best Woodbury County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 3,412 students in Woodbury County, IA (there are 36 public schools, serving 18,441 public students). 16% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
91% of private schools in Woodbury County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Woodbury County Private Schools (2026-27)

Bishop Heelan Catholic High School Photo
Bishop Heelan Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 24
Catholic
1021 Douglas St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-0573
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Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 1,365 students
Catholic
1021 Douglas St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-1350
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Map of Boys & Girls Home Family Services
Boys & Girls Home Family Services
Gr: 1-12 | 52 students
2101 Court St
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 251-1816
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Mater Dei School Nativity Center Photo
Mater Dei School Nativity Center
Gr: 5-8 | 122 students
Catholic
4243 Natalia Way
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-0268
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Sacred Heart School Photo
Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
5010 Military Rd
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 233-1624
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Map of Siouxland Christian School
Siouxland Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 341 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7
6000 Gordon Drive
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-4732
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Map of Danbury Catholic School
Danbury Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 56 students
Catholic
602 Peach St
Danbury, IA 51019
(712) 883-2244
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Holy Cross School-blessed Sacrament Center Photo
Holy Cross School-blessed Sacrament Center
Gr: 3-8 | 253 students
Catholic
3030 Jackson St
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 277-4739
(1)
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Holy Cross School-st Michael Center Photo
Holy Cross School-st Michael Center
Gr: PK-2 | 110 students
Catholic
4105 Harrison St
Sioux City, IA 51108
(712) 239-1090
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Mater Dei School Photo
Mater Dei School
Gr: PK-4 | 214 students
Catholic
3719 Ridge Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-6216
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Map of St. Pauls Lutheran School
St. Pauls Lutheran School
Gr: PK-5 | 49 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
614 Jennings St
Sioux City, IA 51101
(712) 258-6325
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Woodbury County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Peacemakers Academy
Peacemakers Academy
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
6000 E Gordon Dr
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-2450
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Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
11 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearWoodbury County Total Schools
202511
202411
202311
202212
202112
202011
201910
201810
201710
201611
201512
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# Students
3,412 Students
52,730 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearWoodbury County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
2025310217179
2024310212172
2023191192174
2022215203185
2021215201180
2020210196171
2019199199175
2018199197172
2017187195180
2016173194178
2015173188167
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% Average Students of Color
25%
16%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWoodbury County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202525%16%34%
202425%16%34%
202331%17%33%
202222%15%33%
202122%16%32%
202024%15%32%
201934%14%31%
201834%15%31%
201719%13%32%
201619%13%32%
201519%12%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
312 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWoodbury County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202511:112:111:1
202411:112:111:1
202313:113:111:1
202213:113:111:1
202113:113:111:1
202012:113:112:1
201913:114:112:1
201813:114:112:1
201712:113:112:1
201613:113:112:1
201513:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
8%
39%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearWoodbury County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20258%40%55%
20248%41%54%
20238%41%54%
20228%41%54%
20218%42%54%
20208%42%54%
20198%42%53%
20188%39%53%
20178%36%53%
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Average Class Size
18 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearWoodbury County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
2025181615
2024151615
2023151515
2022151615
2021151615
2020151615
2019151615
2018151615
2017151515
2016121515
2015121515
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Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
9 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,608
$9,320

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearWoodbury County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
2025$4,608$9,791$15,012
2024$4,608$7,091$13,254
2023$4,608$5,542$12,626
2022$4,608$5,359$12,187
2021$4,608$5,359$11,800
2020$4,678$5,279$11,512
2019$4,678$5,264$11,293
2018$4,678$5,153$11,017
2017$4,678$4,857$10,708
2016$4,678$5,552$10,356
2015$4,608$5,568$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
25%
37%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

YearWoodbury County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202525%37%34%
202425%38%34%
202325%38%34%
202225%38%33%
202125%38%33%
202025%36%32%
201925%36%31%
201825%37%30%
201725%35%30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$2,780

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2017-2025)

YearWoodbury County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
2025$2,000$2,769$7,073
2024$2,000$2,727$6,930
2023$2,000$3,038$6,469
2022$2,000$2,364$6,289
2021$2,000$2,185$6,055
2020$2,000$2,161$5,921
2019$2,000$2,028$5,795
2018$2,000$1,968$5,456
2017$2,000$1,243$5,319
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Average Acceptance Rate
91%
87%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)

YearWoodbury County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202591%85%81%
202485%94%85%
202385%93%85%
202285%94%85%
202185%94%85%
202085%94%85%
201985%93%85%
201885%93%85%
201785%95%85%
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Average Endowment Size
$9 million
$23.33 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearWoodbury County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20250.500.470.65
20240.500.470.65
20230.530.500.65
20220.490.470.64
20210.490.470.64
20200.480.470.64
20190.560.460.63
20180.560.450.63
20170.420.390.61
20160.430.390.61
20150.400.390.61
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# American Indian Students
26 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
58 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWoodbury County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20252%3%5%
20242%2%5%
20232%3%5%
20223%2%4%
20213%3%4%
20203%2%4%
20192%2%4%
20182%2%4%
20173%2%4%
20163%2%4%
20153%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
661 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWoodbury County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202519%6%9%
202419%7%9%
202322%6%9%
202214%6%8%
202114%6%9%
202015%6%9%
201928%5%8%
201828%5%8%
201711%4%8%
201611%4%8%
201511%4%8%
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# Black Students
66 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWoodbury County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20252%3%7%
20242%3%7%
20233%3%8%
20222%3%7%
20212%3%7%
20202%3%8%
20192%3%7%
20182%3%7%
20172%2%7%
20162%2%7%
20152%2%8%
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# White Students
2,365 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
68%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWoodbury County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202568%70%52%
202468%71%52%
202364%68%52%
202269%71%54%
202169%70%54%
202070%71%54%
201960%72%56%
201860%72%56%
201775%77%58%
201674%76%58%
201576%76%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
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
269 Students
9,674 Students
% of Others Students
8%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWoodbury County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20258%18%26%
20248%17%26%
20237%20%25%
202211%18%25%
202111%18%25%
20209%18%24%
20197%18%24%
20187%18%23%
20178%15%22%
20169%16%22%
20157%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
24 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Woodbury County, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Woodbury County, IA include Mater Dei School Nativity Center, Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools, and Boys & Girls Home Family Services.
How many private schools are located in Woodbury County?
11 private schools are located in Woodbury County.
How diverse are private schools in Woodbury County?
Woodbury County private schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is higher than the Iowa private school average of 16%.
What percentage of students in Woodbury County go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Woodbury County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Woodbury County?
91% of private schools in Woodbury County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
Which private schools in Woodbury County are often viewed compared to one another?

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