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Best Sheldon 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 196 students in Sheldon, IA.
100% of private elementary schools in Sheldon, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

草榴社区 Elementary Schools in Sheldon, IA (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Patrick Elementary School
(Catholic)
(1)
1020 4th Ave
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-3181
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students
Sheldon Christian School
(Christian)
1425 E 9th Street
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2429
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Sports: 4

Overview

This Town (Sheldon)
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
196 Students
47,860 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
15%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
20 Teachers
3,927 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.47
# American Indian Students
n/a
109 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
941 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
2,961 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
6%
# Black Students
7 Students
1,396 Students
% Black Students
4%
3%
# White Students
109 Students
33,818 Students
% White Students
56%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
94 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
49 Students
8,618 Students
% of Others Students
25%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Sheldon, IA?
2 private elementary schools are located in Sheldon, IA.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Sheldon?
100% of private elementary schools in Sheldon are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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