For the 2024 school year, there is 1 private school serving 124 students in Palo Alto County, IA (there are 10 public schools, serving 1,522 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Palo Alto County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Palo Alto County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Palo Alto County (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Emmetsburg Catholic School
(Catholic)
1903 Broadway St
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-3464
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-3464
Grades: PK-8
| 124 students
Palo Alto County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ss Peter & Paul School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
Po Box 349 15 2nd St Ne
West Bend, IA 50597
(515) 887-4542
West Bend, IA 50597
(515) 887-4542
Grades: K-6
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Palo Alto County, IA?
1 private schools are located in Palo Alto County, IA.
What percentage of students in Palo Alto County, IA go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Palo Alto County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Palo Alto County, IA?
100% of private schools in Palo Alto County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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