For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 253 students in Delaware County, IA (there are , serving 2,001 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Delaware County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Delaware County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
草榴社区 Schools in Delaware County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
132 W Butler St
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3689
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3689
Gr: PK-6 | 253 students
Delaware County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Joseph School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
218 North Earl Street
Earlville, IA 52041
(563) 923-2895
Earlville, IA 52041
(563) 923-2895
Gr: PK-6 | 54 students
Overview
This County (Delaware County)
This State (IA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
253 Students
52,730 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
15 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
7%
# Black Students
n/a
1,537 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
202 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
80%
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
50 Students
9,674 Students
% of Others Students
20%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Delaware County, IA?
1 private schools are located in Delaware County, IA.
What percentage of students in Delaware County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Delaware County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Delaware County?
100% of private schools in Delaware County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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