For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 private school serving 173 students in Marion, IA (there are , serving 8,743 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Marion, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Marion, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in Marion, IA (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
1430 14th Street
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-6348
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-6348
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Marion, Iowa ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Grace Baptist Academy (Closed 2017)
(Baptist)
1461 E Post Rd
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-9448
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-9448
Gr: 2-12 | 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Marion, IA?
1 private schools are located in Marion, IA.
What percentage of students in Marion go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Marion are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Marion?
100% of private schools in Marion are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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