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Best Webster County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 918 students in Webster County, IA (there are , serving 4,772 public students). 16% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Webster County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Webster County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Map of St. Edmond Catholic School
St. Edmond Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 597 students
Catholic
2321 6th Avenue North
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-5182
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Map of St. Paul Lutheran Church & School
St. Paul Lutheran Church & School
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1217 4th Ave S
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-7208
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Community Christian School Photo
Community Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Christian
2406 9 1/2 Ave S
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 573-3011
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Map of Harvest Baptist School
Harvest Baptist School
Gr: PK-12 | 62 students
Baptist
614 2nd Ave S
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-3074
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Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
4 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s

YearWebster County Total Schools
20254
20244
20234
20224
20214
20205
20196
20186
20176
20166
20155
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# Students
918 Students
52,730 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´

YearWebster County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
2025230217179
2024230212172
2023218192174
2022238203185
2021238201180
2020247196171
2019313199175
2018313197172
2017330195180
2016330194178
2015337188167
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% Average Students of Color
12%
16%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWebster County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202512%16%34%
202412%16%34%
202313%17%33%
20228%15%33%
20218%16%32%
20207%15%32%
20193%14%31%
20183%15%31%
20175%13%32%
20165%13%32%
20155%12%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
69 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWebster County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202513:112:111:1
202413:112:111:1
202314:113:111:1
202211:113:111:1
202111:113:111:1
202012:113:112:1
201913:114:112:1
201813:114:112:1
201713:113:112:1
201613:113:112:1
201513:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
39%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2023-2025)

YearWebster County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20251%40%55%
20241%41%54%
20231%41%54%
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Average Class Size
14 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearWebster County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
2025141615
2024141615
2023141515
2022141615
2021141615
2020141615
2019141615
2018141615
2017151515
2016151515
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,500
$7,739

Tuition Cost Trends (2016-2025)

YearWebster County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
2025$5,500$9,791$15,012
2024$3,000$7,091$13,254
2023$3,000$5,542$12,626
2022$3,000$5,359$12,187
2021$3,000$5,359$11,800
2020$3,000$5,279$11,512
2019$2,600$5,264$11,293
2018$1,980$5,153$11,017
2017$1,980$4,857$10,708
2016$1,980$5,552$10,356
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Average % on Financial Aid
70%
37%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2019-2025)

YearWebster County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202570%37%34%
202470%38%34%
202370%38%34%
202270%38%33%
202170%38%33%
202070%36%32%
201970%36%31%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearWebster County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20250.450.470.65
20240.450.470.65
20230.430.500.65
20220.420.470.64
20210.420.470.64
20200.360.470.64
20190.200.460.63
20180.200.450.63
20170.210.390.61
20160.210.390.61
20150.210.390.61
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# American Indian Students
9 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWebster County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20252%3%5%
20242%2%5%
20233%3%5%
20201%2%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
43 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWebster County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20255%6%9%
20245%7%9%
20235%6%9%
20224%6%8%
20214%6%9%
20204%6%9%
20191%5%8%
20181%5%8%
20172%4%8%
20162%4%8%
20151%4%8%
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# Black Students
18 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWebster County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20252%3%7%
20242%3%7%
20232%3%8%
20221%3%7%
20211%3%7%
20201%3%8%
20191%3%7%
20181%3%7%
20171%2%7%
20161%2%7%
20151%2%8%
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# White Students
661 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
72%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWebster County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202572%70%52%
202472%71%52%
202374%68%52%
202274%71%54%
202174%70%54%
202078%71%54%
201989%72%56%
201889%72%56%
201789%77%58%
201689%76%58%
201589%76%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
3 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
168 Students
9,674 Students
% of Others Students
18%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWebster County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202518%18%26%
202418%17%26%
202315%20%25%
202220%18%25%
202120%18%25%
202015%18%24%
20198%18%24%
20188%18%23%
20177%15%22%
20167%16%22%
20157%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Webster County, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Webster County, IA include St. Paul Lutheran Church & School and St. Edmond Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Webster County?
4 private schools are located in Webster County.
What percentage of students in Webster County go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Webster County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Webster County?
100% of private schools in Webster County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Webster County are often viewed compared to one another?

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