For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 private school serving 111 students in Palo Alto County, IA (there are , serving 1,508 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Palo Alto County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
The top ranked private school in Palo Alto County, IA is Emmetsburg Catholic School.
100% of private schools in Palo Alto County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked Palo Alto County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Emmetsburg Catholic School
(Catholic)
1903 Broadway St
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-3464
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-3464
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Palo Alto County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ss Peter & Paul School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
Po Box 349 15 2nd St Ne
West Bend, IA 50597
(515) 887-4542
West Bend, IA 50597
(515) 887-4542
Gr: K-6 | 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Palo Alto County, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Palo Alto County, IA is Emmetsburg Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Palo Alto County?
1 private schools are located in Palo Alto County.
What percentage of students in Palo Alto County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Palo Alto County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Palo Alto County?
100% of private schools in Palo Alto County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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