For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 84 students in Pocahontas County, IA (there are , serving 882 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Pocahontas County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Pocahontas County, IA is Pocahontas Catholic School.
100% of private schools in Pocahontas County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top-Ranked Pocahontas County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Pocahontas Catholic School
(Catholic)
305 Sw 3rd St
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-3603
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-3603
Gr: K-5 | 84 students Tuition listed
Pocahontas County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
505 N Main St
Fonda, IA 50540
(712) 466-2800
Fonda, IA 50540
(712) 466-2800
Gr: K-8 | 48 students
Overview
This County (Pocahontas County)
This State (IA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
84 Students
52,730 Students
% Average Students of Color
1%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
8 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,200
$9,320
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.02
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
1 Student
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
n/a
1,537 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
83 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
99%
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
n/a
9,674 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Pocahontas County, IA?
The top-ranked private schools in Pocahontas County, IA is Pocahontas Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Pocahontas County?
1 private schools are located in Pocahontas County.
What percentage of students in Pocahontas County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Pocahontas County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pocahontas County?
100% of private schools in Pocahontas County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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