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Marshalltown ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 272 students in Marshalltown, IA, 5% of all K-12 students in Marshalltown, IA are educated in private schools versus (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in Marshalltown, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Brethren).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Marshalltown ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Francis Catholic School
St. Francis Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
310 Columbus Drive
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 753-7977
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Map of Central Iowa Christian Academy
Central Iowa Christian Academy
Gr: 3-12 | 12 students
Brethren
1008 E Olive St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 752-5426
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Map of Marshalltown Christian School
Marshalltown Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 50 students
Christian
3901 S. Center
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 753-8824
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Marshalltown, IA ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

3
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
272
Students
-0.7% (-2 students) 10-yr
$2,451
Avg. Tuition
+36.6% (+$657) 10-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
+23.1% (+3 students) 10-yr
36%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-18.2% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Marshalltown)
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
259 Schools
# Students
272 Students
52,730 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearMarshalltown, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202591217179
202491212172
202391192174
202293203185
202193201180
202093196171
201998199175
201898197172
201784195180
201683194178
201591188167
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% Students of Color
36%
16%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMarshalltown, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202536%16%34%
202436%16%34%
202336%17%33%
202224%15%33%
202124%16%32%
202024%15%32%
201933%14%31%
201833%15%31%
201734%13%32%
201642%13%32%
201536%12%32%
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0.60
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearMarshalltown, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20250.600.470.65
20240.600.470.65
20230.600.500.65
20220.500.470.64
20210.500.470.64
20200.500.470.64
20190.480.460.63
20180.480.450.63
20170.480.390.61
20160.470.390.61
20150.550.390.61
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMarshalltown, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20255%3%5%
20245%2%5%
20235%3%5%
20223%2%4%
20213%3%4%
20203%2%4%
20192%2%4%
20182%2%4%
20172%2%4%
20163%2%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
65 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMarshalltown, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202523%6%9%
202423%7%9%
202323%6%9%
202215%6%8%
202115%6%9%
202015%6%9%
201914%5%8%
201814%5%8%
201715%4%8%
201615%4%8%
201514%4%8%
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# Black Students
4 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMarshalltown, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20251%3%7%
20241%3%7%
20231%3%8%
20222%3%7%
20212%3%7%
20202%3%8%
20192%3%7%
20182%3%7%
20172%2%7%
20162%2%7%
20152%2%8%
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# White Students
161 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
58%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMarshalltown, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202558%70%52%
202458%71%52%
202358%68%52%
202268%71%54%
202168%70%54%
202068%71%54%
201970%72%56%
201870%72%56%
201770%77%58%
201671%76%58%
201563%76%58%
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# 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
35 Students
9,674 Students
% of Others Students
13%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMarshalltown, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202513%18%26%
202413%17%26%
202313%20%25%
202212%18%25%
202112%18%25%
202012%18%24%
201912%18%24%
201812%18%23%
201711%15%22%
20169%16%22%
201519%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
29 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMarshalltown, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20259:112:111:1
20249:112:111:1
20239:113:111:1
202214:113:111:1
202114:113:111:1
202014:113:112:1
201915:114:112:1
201815:114:112:1
201713:113:112:1
201610:113:112:1
201511:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
39%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearMarshalltown, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202535%40%55%
202435%41%54%
202335%41%54%
202235%41%54%
202135%42%54%
202035%42%54%
201935%42%53%
201835%39%53%
201718%36%53%
201621%38%52%
201521%39%52%
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Average Class Size
16 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMarshalltown, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025161615
2024161615
2023161515
2022161615
2021161615
2020161615
2019161615
2018161615
2017131515
2016121515
2015131515
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,451
$9,320

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMarshalltown, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025$2,451$9,791$15,012
2024$2,451$7,091$13,254
2023$2,451$5,542$12,626
2022$2,451$5,359$12,187
2021$2,451$5,359$11,800
2020$2,451$5,279$11,512
2019$2,228$5,264$11,293
2018$2,163$5,153$11,017
2017$2,039$4,857$10,708
2016$2,039$5,552$10,356
2015$1,794$5,568$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
40%
37%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearMarshalltown, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202540%37%34%
202440%38%34%
202340%38%34%
202240%38%33%
202140%38%33%
202040%36%32%
201940%36%31%
201840%37%30%
201740%35%30%
201640%34%29%
201540%33%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$884
$2,780

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearMarshalltown, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025$884$2,769$7,073
2024$884$2,727$6,930
2023$884$3,038$6,469
2022$884$2,364$6,289
2021$884$2,185$6,055
2020$884$2,161$5,921
2019$884$2,028$5,795
2018$884$1,968$5,456
2017$884$1,243$5,319
2016$884$1,160$5,105
2015$884$992$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
87%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearMarshalltown, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025100%85%81%
2024100%94%85%
2023100%93%85%
2022100%94%85%
2021100%94%85%
2020100%94%85%
2019100%93%85%
2018100%93%85%
2017100%95%85%
2016100%97%85%
2015100%97%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Marshalltown, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Marshalltown, IA is St. Francis Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Marshalltown?
3 private schools are located in Marshalltown.
What percentage of students in Marshalltown go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Marshalltown are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Marshalltown?
100% of private schools in Marshalltown are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Brethren).

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