For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 84 students in Oelwein, IA (there are , serving 1,165 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Oelwein, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Oelwein, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
草榴社区 Schools in Oelwein, IA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart Continuation School
(Catholic)
601 1st Ave Sw
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-1366
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-1366
Gr: PK-6 | 84 students
Overview
This Town (Oelwein)
This State (IA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
84 Students
52,698 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
8 Teachers
4,274 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
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
4 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%
# Black Students
n/a
1,537 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
44 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
52%
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
36 Students
9,624 Students
% of Others Students
43%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Oelwein, IA?
1 private schools are located in Oelwein, IA.
What percentage of students in Oelwein go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Oelwein are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Oelwein?
100% of private schools in Oelwein are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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