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Best Lee County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,010 students in Lee County, IA (there are , serving 4,507 public students). 18% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Lee County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s in Lee County (2026-27)

Map of Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School
Gr: K-6 | 204 students
Catholic
413 Avenue C
West Point, IA 52656
(319) 837-6131
Map of Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary-st Paul
Gr: PK-5 | 107 students
Catholic
2040 Locust Street
Saint Paul, IA 52657
(319) 469-3881
Map of Holy Trinity Catholic Schools
Gr: K-12 | 313 students
Catholic
2600 Avenue A
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-2486
Map of Holy Trinity Early Childhood Center
Gr: NS | 78 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
2213 Avenue J
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-6428
Map of Keokuk Catholic Schools
Gr: PK-5 | 88 students
Catholic
2981 Plank Rd
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-5450
Map of Keokuk Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 101 students
Christian
1578 Hilton Rd
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-5752
Map of St. Vincent Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
2981 Plank Rd
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-5450

Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
7 Schools
# Students
1,010 Students
52,730 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
92 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Average Class Size
12 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Acceptance Rate
100%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.48
# American Indian Students
1 Student
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
6 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
796 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
79%
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
188 Students
9,674 Students
% of Others Students
19%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Lee County, IA?
7 private schools are located in Lee County, IA.
How diverse are private schools in Lee County?
Lee County private schools are approximately 3% minority students, which is lower than the Iowa private school average of 16%.
What percentage of students in Lee County go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Lee County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lee County?
100% of private schools in Lee County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?

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