For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 238 students in Ames, IA (there are , serving 4,688 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Ames, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
草榴社区 Schools in Ames, IA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
925 South 16th Street
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 233-0772
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 233-0772
Gr: PK-6 | 87 students Tuition listed
St. Cecilia Elementary School
(Catholic)
2900 Hoover Ave
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 232-5290
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 232-5290
Gr: PK-5 | 151 students
Overview
This Town (Ames)
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
238 Students
52,730 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
17 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$9,320
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%
# Black Students
9 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
4%
3%
# White Students
161 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
68%
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
51 Students
9,674 Students
% of Others Students
21%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Ames, IA?
2 private schools are located in Ames, IA.
What percentage of students in Ames go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Ames are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ames?
Which private schools in Ames are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Ames include: Ames Christian School vs. St. Cecilia Elementary School, St. Cecilia Elementary School vs. Ames Christian School
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