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Best O'brien County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 387 students in O'brien County, IA (there are , serving 2,371 public students). 14% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in O'brien County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked O'brien County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Zion-st John Lutheran School
Zion-st John Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
103 W Bertha St
Paullina, IA 51046
(712) 949-3915
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Map of St. Patrick Elementary School
St. Patrick Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students
Catholic
1020 4th Ave
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-3181
(1)
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Sanborn Christian School Photo
Sanborn Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
405 W 2nd Street
Sanborn, IA 51248
(712) 729-3288
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Map of Sheldon Christian School
Sheldon Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Sports: 4
Christian
1425 E 9th Street
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2429
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Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
4 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearO'brien County Total Schools
20254
20244
20234
20224
20214
20204
20194
20184
20174
20164
20154
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# Students
387 Students
52,730 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearO'brien County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202597217179
202490212172
202392192174
202298203185
202195201180
202095196171
201992199175
201892197172
201797195180
201697194178
201597188167
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% Average Students of Color
15%
16%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearO'brien County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202515%16%34%
202415%16%34%
202317%17%33%
202217%15%33%
202116%16%32%
202016%15%32%
201913%14%31%
201812%15%31%
201710%13%32%
201610%13%32%
201510%12%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
39 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearO'brien County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202510:112:111:1
20249:112:111:1
202311:113:111:1
202211:113:111:1
202111:113:111:1
202011:113:112:1
201910:114:112:1
201810:114:112:1
201712:113:112:1
201612:113:112:1
201512:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
39%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2022-2025)

YearO'brien County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202510%40%55%
202410%41%54%
202310%41%54%
202210%41%54%
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Average Class Size
10 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearO'brien County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
2025101615
2024101615
2023101515
2022101615
202191615
202091615
201991615
201891615
201791515
201691515
201591515
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,400
$9,320

Tuition Cost Trends (2022-2025)

YearO'brien County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
2025$7,400$9,791$15,012
2024$7,400$7,091$13,254
2023$7,400$5,542$12,626
2022$7,400$5,359$12,187
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Average Acceptance Rate
99%
87%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearO'brien County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202599%85%81%
202499%94%85%
202399%93%85%
202299%94%85%
202199%94%85%
202099%94%85%
201999%93%85%
201899%93%85%
201799%95%85%
201699%97%85%
201599%97%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearO'brien County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20250.500.470.65
20240.460.470.65
20230.540.500.65
20220.470.470.64
20210.450.470.64
20200.450.470.64
20190.350.460.63
20180.350.450.63
20170.390.390.61
20160.390.390.61
20150.390.390.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearO'brien County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20231%3%5%
20221%2%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%2%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
31 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearO'brien County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20258%6%9%
20249%7%9%
20239%6%9%
202211%6%8%
202111%6%9%
202011%6%9%
20197%5%8%
20187%5%8%
20173%4%8%
20163%4%8%
20153%4%8%
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# Black Students
10 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearO'brien County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20253%3%7%
20243%3%7%
20232%3%8%
20223%3%7%
20213%3%7%
20203%3%8%
20191%3%7%
20181%3%7%
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# White Students
258 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
67%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearO'brien County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202567%70%52%
202471%71%52%
202363%68%52%
202270%71%54%
202172%70%54%
202072%71%54%
201980%72%56%
201880%72%56%
201776%77%58%
201676%76%58%
201576%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
87 Students
9,674 Students
% of Others Students
22%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearO'brien County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202522%18%26%
202417%17%26%
202325%20%25%
202214%18%25%
202112%18%25%
202012%18%24%
201912%18%24%
201812%18%23%
201719%15%22%
201619%16%22%
201519%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in O'brien County, IA?
The top ranked private schools in O'brien County, IA is Zion-st John Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in O'brien County?
4 private schools are located in O'brien County.
What percentage of students in O'brien County go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in O'brien County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in O'brien County?
100% of private schools in O'brien County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).

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