Boys & Girls Home Family Services (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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Boys & Girls Home Family Services

Tel: (712) 251-1816

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Boys and Girls Home and Family Services, Inc. is a non-profit, human service agency that has cared for children and families for over 113 years.

In 1892, a civil war widow began caring for orphaned children in her home located in Sioux City, Iowa.

Two years later in March 1894, several Sioux City women formed the charitable association - Boys and Girls Home.

According to the organization's original by-laws, Boys and Girls Home was founded to provide "a home for friendless, neglected boys and girls until suitable homes could be found, to detain and care for such truant and tramping boys and girls, to prevent the association of children and youth in jails and workhouses with old and hardened criminals and to seek enactment of such laws as may benefit children".

The mission of Boys and Girls Home and Family Services is to improve the lives of children and families.

Independently or in partnership with public and private entities, the agency brings innovative, but practical approaches to identifying and addressing individual and community needs.

Boys and Girls Home and Family Services offers a comprehensive, interrelated continuum of services including inpatient and outpatient care, education, childcare and outreach programs.

These services provide support to individuals of all ages, from the very young to the very old, strengthen families, and meet the unique needs of each individual member.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked IA School
Grades: 1-12
Enrollment: 52 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Boys & Girls Home Family Services ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of 草榴社区 Special Education Centers
State or regional independent school association

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 1-12

Year Founded

1894

Student Body

Total Students

52 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

27%

State avg.: 16%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

School Notes

Boys and Girls Home and Family Services, Inc. is a non-profit, human service agency that has cared for children and families for over 113 years. In 1892, a civil war widow began caring for orphaned children in her home located in Sioux City, Iowa. Two years later in March 1894, several Sioux City women formed the charitable association - Boys and Girls Home. According to the organization's original by-laws, Boys and Girls Home was founded to provide "a home for friendless, neglected boys and girls until suitable homes could be found, to detain and care for such truant and tramping boys and girls, to prevent the association of children and youth in jails and workhouses with old and hardened criminals and to seek enactment of such laws as may benefit children". The mission of Boys and Girls Home and Family Services is to improve the lives of children and families. Independently or in partnership with public and private entities, the agency brings innovative, but practical approaches to identifying and addressing individual and community needs. Boys and Girls Home and Family Services offers a comprehensive, interrelated continuum of services including inpatient and outpatient care, education, childcare and outreach programs. These services provide support to individuals of all ages, from the very young to the very old, strengthen families, and meet the unique needs of each individual member.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boys & Girls Home Family Services's ranking?

Boys & Girls Home Family Services ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Boys & Girls Home Family Services?

The application deadline for Boys & Girls Home Family Services is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked IA School
Grades: 1-12
Enrollment: 52 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Sioux City, IA is $4,254 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).