Best O'brien County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 367 students in O'brien County, IA (there are 8 public schools, serving 2,358 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in O'brien County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 8%).
The top ranked private school in O'brien County, IA is Sanborn Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 94%.
100% of private schools in O'brien County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Calvinist).

Top Ranked O'brien County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Sanborn Christian School
Sanborn Christian School Photo
(Calvinist)
405 W 2nd Street
Sanborn, IA 51248
(712) 729-3288
Grades: PK-8
| 113 students
St. Patrick Continuation School
(Catholic)
(1)
1020 4th Ave
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-3181
Grades: PK-8
| 76 students
Sheldon Christian School
(Christian)
1425 E 9th St
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2429
Grades: PK-8
| 107 students
Zion-st John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
103 W Bertha St
Paullina, IA 51046
(727) 949-3915
Grades: PK-7
| 71 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in O'brien County, IA?
The top ranked private schools in O'brien County, IA is Sanborn Christian School.
How many private schools are located in O'brien County, IA?
4 private schools are located in O'brien County, IA.
What percentage of students in O'brien County, IA go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in O'brien County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in O'brien County, IA?
100% of private schools in O'brien County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Calvinist).

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