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For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 193 students in Washington County, IA (there are , serving 3,886 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Washington County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s in Washington County (2026-27)

Map of Pathway Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 89 students
5764 Highway 1 Sw
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-5443
Map of St. James School
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students
Catholic
602 W 2nd St
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-3631

Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
193 Students
52,730 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
12 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
7%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,537 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
118 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
61%
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
40 Students
9,674 Students
% of Others Students
21%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Washington County, IA?
2 private schools are located in Washington County, IA.
What percentage of students in Washington County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Washington County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Washington County?
100% of private schools in Washington County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

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