For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 private school serving 111 students in Palo Alto County, IA (there are 10 public schools, serving 1,536 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Palo Alto County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
100% of private schools in Palo Alto County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Palo Alto County (2024-25)
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
| 111 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 go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Palo Alto County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Palo Alto County?
100% of private schools in Palo Alto County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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