For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 96 students in Fayette County, IA (there are , serving 3,482 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Fayette County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
50% of private schools in Fayette County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
91黑料s in Fayette County (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 County (Fayette County)
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
96 Students
52,698 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
11 Teachers
4,274 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
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
4%
7%
# Black Students
n/a
1,537 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
53 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
55%
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
39 Students
9,624 Students
% of Others Students
41%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Fayette County, IA?
2 private schools are located in Fayette County, IA.
What percentage of students in Fayette County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Fayette County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fayette County?
50% of private schools in Fayette County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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