For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 304 students in Buchanan County, IA (there are , serving 3,595 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Buchanan County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Buchanan County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Pentecostal).
草榴社区 Schools in Buchanan County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Independence Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
700 13th St Ne
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-2743
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-2743
Gr: 4-10 | 4 students
St. Athanasius School
(Catholic)
641 Stevens St
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1314
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1314
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students Tuition listed
St. Johns School
(Catholic)
314 3rd St Ne
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7173
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7173
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students
Overview
This County (Buchanan County)
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
304 Students
52,730 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
23 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,000
$9,320
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,537 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
219 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
72%
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
80 Students
9,674 Students
% of Others Students
26%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Buchanan County, IA?
3 private schools are located in Buchanan County, IA.
What percentage of students in Buchanan County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Buchanan County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Buchanan County?
100% of private schools in Buchanan County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Pentecostal).
Which private schools in Buchanan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Buchanan County include: Independence Christian Academy vs. St. Johns School, St. Johns School vs. Independence Christian Academy
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