Best Sheldon Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 170 students in Sheldon, IA (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,160 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Sheldon, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
100% of private schools in Sheldon, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Private Schools in Sheldon, IA (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
St. Patrick Elementary School
(Catholic)
(1)
1020 4th Ave
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-3181
Grades: PK-8
| 64 students
Sheldon Christian School
(Christian)
1425 E 9th St
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2429
Grades: K-8
| 106 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Sheldon, IA?
2 private schools are located in Sheldon, IA.
What percentage of students in Sheldon go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Sheldon are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sheldon?
100% of private schools in Sheldon are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Recent Articles

A Parent's Guide To Understanding High School Teaching Methods
A Parent's Guide To Understanding High School Teaching Methods
This comprehensive guide helps parents navigate the various teaching methods used in today's high school classrooms. By understanding these approaches, you'll be better equipped to support your teen's learning journey, communicate effectively with teachers, and create a complementary learning environment at home.
Social Emotional Learning: Education's Hidden Symphony
February 08, 2025
Social Emotional Learning: Education's Hidden Symphony
A musician's perspective on Social Emotional Learning reveals how this educational framework orchestrates success through five essential emotional competencies.
A Roadmap For Starting A Private School
January 24, 2025
A Roadmap For Starting A Private School
Use this roadmap as a set of talking points with your trusted mentors and professionals to start the private school of your dreams. You're not alone. Over the years, hundreds of folks like you have had the same dream. From Quintilian to Maria Montessori to Lucy Madeira Wing, visionary educators have established schools to teach according to their beliefs and methodologies.

Quick Links