For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 652 students in Orange City, IA (there are , serving 1,158 public students). 36% of all K-12 students in Orange City, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Orange City, IA is Orange City Christian School.
Top-Ranked Orange City 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Orange City Christian School
(Calvinist)
604 3rd St Sw
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-2274
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-2274
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students
Unity Christian High School
(Christian)
216 Michigan Ave Sw
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4114
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4114
Gr: 9-12 | 312 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Orange City)
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
652 Students
52,730 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
45 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
39%
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,525
$9,320
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.48
# American Indian Students
1 Student
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
12 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
562 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
86%
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
45 Students
9,674 Students
% of Others Students
7%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
7 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Orange City, IA?
The top-ranked private schools in Orange City, IA is Orange City Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Orange City?
2 private schools are located in Orange City.
What percentage of students in Orange City go to private school?
36% of all K-12 students in Orange City are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
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