For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 534 students in Le Mars, IA (there are , serving 2,157 public students). 20% of all K-12 students in Le Mars, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Le Mars, IA is Gehlen Catholic School.
100% of private schools in Le Mars, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top-Ranked Le Mars 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gehlen Catholic School
(Catholic)
709 Plymouth St Ne
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-4181
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-4181
Gr: PK-12 | 534 students
Overview
This Town (Le Mars)
This State (IA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
534 Students
52,730 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
42 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.48
# American Indian Students
1 Student
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%
# Black Students
10 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
410 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
77%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
29 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
5%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
53 Students
9,674 Students
% of Others Students
10%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Le Mars, IA?
The top-ranked private schools in Le Mars, IA is Gehlen Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Le Mars?
1 private schools are located in Le Mars.
What percentage of students in Le Mars go to private school?
20% of all K-12 students in Le Mars are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Le Mars?
100% of private schools in Le Mars are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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