For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 36 students in Kanawha, IA (there are , serving 174 public students). 17% of all K-12 students in Kanawha, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Kanawha, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
草榴社区 Schools in Kanawha, IA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kanawha Christian School
(Christian)
470 E 5th St
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-2233
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-2233
Gr: K-10 | 36 students
Overview
This Town (Kanawha)
This State (IA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
36 Students
52,730 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
4 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
7%
# Black Students
n/a
1,537 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
20 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
55%
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
9 Students
9,674 Students
% of Others Students
25%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Kanawha, IA?
1 private schools are located in Kanawha, IA.
What percentage of students in Kanawha go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Kanawha are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kanawha?
100% of private schools in Kanawha are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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