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Best Poweshiek County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 55 students in Poweshiek County, IA (there are , serving 2,573 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Poweshiek County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Poweshiek County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Central Iowa Christian School Photo
Central Iowa Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 55 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
1331 Hobart St
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-3000
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Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
1 School

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearPoweshiek County Total Schools
20251
20241
20231
20221
20211
20201
20191
20181
20171
20161
20151
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# Students
55 Students
52,730 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearPoweshiek County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202555217179
202455212172
202355192174
202252203185
202144201180
202044196171
201936199175
201836197172
201736195180
201636194178
201538188167
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% Average Students of Color
9%
16%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPoweshiek County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20259%16%34%
20249%16%34%
20239%17%33%
20228%15%33%
20219%16%32%
20209%15%32%
20195%14%31%
20185%15%31%
20175%13%32%
20165%13%32%
20155%12%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
5 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPoweshiek County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202511:112:111:1
202411:112:111:1
202311:113:111:1
202210:113:111:1
202115:113:111:1
202015:113:112:1
20199:114:112:1
20189:114:112:1
20179:113:112:1
20169:113:112:1
201510:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
39%

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

YearPoweshiek County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202590%40%55%
202490%41%54%
202390%41%54%
202228%41%54%
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Average Class Size
17 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2022-2025)

YearPoweshiek County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
2025171615
2024171615
2023171515
2022171615
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearPoweshiek County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20250.530.470.65
20240.530.470.65
20230.530.500.65
20220.520.470.64
20210.430.470.64
20200.430.470.64
20190.100.460.63
20180.100.450.63
20170.100.390.61
20160.100.390.61
20150.100.390.61
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# 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%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPoweshiek County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20195%2%4%
20185%2%4%
20175%2%4%
20165%2%4%
20155%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
n/a
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
7%
# Black Students
3 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
6%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPoweshiek County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20256%3%7%
20246%3%7%
20236%3%8%
20226%3%7%
20217%3%7%
20207%3%8%
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# White Students
32 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
58%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPoweshiek County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202558%70%52%
202458%71%52%
202358%68%52%
202262%71%54%
202173%70%54%
202073%71%54%
201995%72%56%
201895%72%56%
201795%77%58%
201695%76%58%
201595%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
20 Students
9,674 Students
% of Others Students
36%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPoweshiek County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202536%18%26%
202436%17%26%
202336%20%25%
202232%18%25%
202120%18%25%
202020%18%24%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Poweshiek County, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Poweshiek County, IA is Central Iowa Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Poweshiek County?
1 private schools are located in Poweshiek County.
What percentage of students in Poweshiek County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Poweshiek County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Poweshiek County?
100% of private schools in Poweshiek County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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