For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 387 students in O'brien County, IA.
The top ranked private elementary school in O'brien County, IA is Zion-st John Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Iowa private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of private elementary schools in O'brien County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked O'brien County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Zion-st John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
103 W Bertha St
Paullina, IA 51046
(712) 949-3915
Paullina, IA 51046
(712) 949-3915
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1020 4th Ave
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-3181
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-3181
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students
405 W 2nd Street
Sanborn, IA 51248
(712) 729-3288
Sanborn, IA 51248
(712) 729-3288
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Sheldon Christian School
(Christian)
1425 E 9th Street
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2429
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2429
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Sports: 4
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools in O'brien County, IA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in O'brien County, IA is Zion-st John Lutheran School.
How many private elementary schools are located in O'brien County?
4 private elementary schools are located in O'brien County.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in O'brien County?
100% of private elementary schools in O'brien County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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