For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 private elementary schools serving 2,913 students in Woodbury County, IA.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Woodbury County, IA include Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools, Sacred Heart School, and Boys & Girls Home Family Services.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Iowa private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
Top Ranked Woodbury County Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
1021 Douglas St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-1350
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-1350
Gr: PK-12 | 1,365 student
2101 Court St
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 251-1816
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 251-1816
Gr: 1-12 | 52 students
Mater Dei School Nativity Center![Mater Dei School Nativity Center Photo - Our teachers give back to the community]( "Mater Dei School Nativity Center Photo - Our teachers give back to the community")
(Catholic)
4243 Natalia Way
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-0268
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-0268
Gr: 5-8 | 122 students Tuition listed
Sacred Heart School![Sacred Heart School Photo - Sacred Heart offers kindergarten through the eighth grade]( "Sacred Heart School Photo - Sacred Heart offers kindergarten through the eighth grade")
(Catholic)
5010 Military Rd
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 233-1624
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 233-1624
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6000 Gordon Drive
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-4732
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-4732
Gr: PK-12 | 341 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3030 Jackson St
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 277-4739
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 277-4739
Gr: 3-8 | 253 students Tuition listed
Holy Cross School-st Michael Center![Holy Cross School-st Michael Center Photo - Teachers care about their students]( "Holy Cross School-st Michael Center Photo - Teachers care about their students")
(Catholic)
4105 Harrison St
Sioux City, IA 51108
(712) 239-1090
Sioux City, IA 51108
(712) 239-1090
Gr: PK-2 | 110 students Tuition listed
Mater Dei School![Mater Dei School Photo - Our teachers care about their students]( "Mater Dei School Photo - Our teachers care about their students")
(Catholic)
3719 Ridge Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-6216
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-6216
Gr: PK-4 | 214 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Pauls Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
614 Jennings St
Sioux City, IA 51101
(712) 258-6325
Sioux City, IA 51101
(712) 258-6325
Gr: PK-5 | 49 students
Woodbury County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6000 E Gordon Dr
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-2450
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-2450
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Woodbury County, IA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Woodbury County, IA include Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools, Sacred Heart School, and Boys & Girls Home Family Services.
How many private elementary schools are located in Woodbury County?
10 private elementary schools are located in Woodbury County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Woodbury County?
Woodbury County private elementary schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is higher than the Iowa private school average of 16%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Woodbury County?
Which private elementary schools in Woodbury County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Woodbury County include: Mater Dei School Nativity Center vs. Sacred Heart School, St. Pauls Lutheran School vs. Siouxland Christian School, Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools vs. Siouxland Christian School
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