For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 243 students in Howard County, IA (there are , serving 1,396 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Howard County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Howard County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
草榴社区 Schools in Howard County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Notre Dame Catholic School
(Catholic)
221 2nd Ave E
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-4513
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-4513
Gr: PK-6 | 185 students
Trinity Catholic School
(Catholic)
116 N. Main Street
Protivin, IA 52163
(563) 569-8556
Protivin, IA 52163
(563) 569-8556
Gr: PK-6 | 58 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Overview
This County (Howard County)
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
243 Students
52,698 Students
% Average Students of Color
100%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
16 Teachers
4,274 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Average Class Size
11 students
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,950
$9,284
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
155 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
64%
7%
# Black Students
3 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
45 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
19%
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
9,624 Students
% of Others Students
16%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Howard County, IA?
2 private schools are located in Howard County, IA.
What percentage of students in Howard County go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Howard County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Howard County?
100% of private schools in Howard County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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