草榴社区

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Best Ottumwa 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 202 students in Ottumwa, IA (there are , serving 4,982 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Ottumwa, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Ottumwa, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

草榴社区 Schools in Ottumwa, IA (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ottumwa Christian School
(Christian)
458 N Court St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-9119
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Seton Catholic Elementary School
Seton Catholic Elementary School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
117 E 4th St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 682-8826
Gr: PK-6 | 113 students Avg. class size: 12 students

Overview

This Town (Ottumwa)
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
202 Students
52,671 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
16 Teachers
4,274 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Average Class Size
9 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,450
$9,686

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
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
10 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%
# Black Students
3 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
114 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
56%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
73 Students
9,597 Students
% of Others Students
36%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
1 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Ottumwa, IA?
2 private schools are located in Ottumwa, IA.
What percentage of students in Ottumwa go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Ottumwa are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ottumwa?
100% of private schools in Ottumwa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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