#49 Best Private Elementary Schools in Iowa
Gehlen Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–12
95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Le Mars, IA
B+Overall grade496 students12 students per teacher
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Best Private Elementary Schools in Iowa
Private schools in Iowa with elementary grades and the highest overall grades. Top 50 of 119 schools.
#50 Best Private Elementary Schools in Iowa
North Iowa Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Growing: enrollment up 71% since 2011–12
Mason City, IA
B+Overall grade84 students9 students per teacher
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