Iowa County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 161 students in Iowa County, WI (there are 13 public schools, serving 2,742 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
100% of private schools in Iowa County, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Iowa County (2026-27)

Map of St. Joseph Grade School
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
305 E Walnut St
Dodgeville, WI 53533
(608) 930-3393

Overview

Category
This State (WI)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
161 Students
147,262 Students
% Average Students of Color
1%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
11 Teachers
11,498 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,275
$5,755

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.66
# American Indian Students
0 Students
897 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
3,565 Students
% Asian Students
0%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
17,428 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
12%
# Black Students
0 Students
20,225 Students
% Black Students
0%
13%
# White Students
129 Students
79,460 Students
% White Students
80%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
294 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
31 Students
29,380 Students
% of Others Students
19%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
2 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Iowa County, WI?
1 private schools are located in Iowa County, WI.
What percentage of students in Iowa County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Iowa County are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Iowa County?
100% of private schools in Iowa County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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