For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 243 students in Howard County, IA.
100% of private elementary schools in Howard County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
草榴社区 Elementary Schools in Howard County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Notre Dame Catholic School
(Catholic)
221 2nd Ave E
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-4513
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-4513
Gr: PK-6 | 185 students
Trinity Catholic School
(Catholic)
116 N. Main Street
Protivin, IA 52163
(563) 569-8556
Protivin, IA 52163
(563) 569-8556
Gr: PK-6 | 58 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Overview
This County (Howard County)
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
243 Students
47,860 Students
% Average Students of Color
100%
15%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
16 Teachers
3,927 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Average Class Size
11 students
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,125
$9,021
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.47
# American Indian Students
n/a
109 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
941 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
155 Students
2,961 Students
% Hispanic Students
64%
6%
# Black Students
3 Students
1,396 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
45 Students
33,818 Students
% White Students
19%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
94 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
40 Students
8,618 Students
% of Others Students
16%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private elementary schools are located in Howard County, IA?
2 private elementary schools are located in Howard County, IA.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Howard County?
100% of private elementary schools in Howard County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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