For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 196 students in Sheldon, IA (there are , serving 1,179 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Sheldon, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
草榴社区 Schools in Sheldon, IA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1020 4th Ave
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-3181
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-3181
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students
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
Overview
This Town (Sheldon)
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
196 Students
52,698 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
20 Teachers
4,274 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.48
# 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%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
7%
# Black Students
7 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
4%
3%
# White Students
109 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
56%
70%
# 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
49 Students
9,624 Students
% of Others Students
25%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Sheldon, IA?
2 private schools are located in Sheldon, IA.
What percentage of students in Sheldon go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Sheldon are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
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