For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 899 students in Marion County, IA (there are , serving 5,601 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Marion County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Marion County, IA include Pella Christian High School, Peoria Christian School, and Pella Christian Grade School.
Top-Ranked Marion County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
216 Liberty Street
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-2414
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-2414
Gr: PK-8 | 549 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
300 Eagle Ln
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4440
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4440
Gr: 9-12 | 302 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Peoria Christian School
(Christian)
110 Peoria West St
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 625-4131
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 625-4131
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students
Overview
This County (Marion County)
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
899 Students
52,730 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
74 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
39%
Average Class Size
19 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
9 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,850
$9,320
Average Endowment Size
$5.5 million
$23.33 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
11 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
728 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
81%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
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
139 Students
9,674 Students
% of Others Students
16%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
7 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Marion County, IA?
The top-ranked private schools in Marion County, IA include Pella Christian High School, Peoria Christian School, and Pella Christian Grade School.
How many private schools are located in Marion County?
3 private schools are located in Marion County.
What percentage of students in Marion County go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Marion County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
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