Ames Christian School Photo - Grandparent's Day

Best Story County Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 252 students in Story County, IA (there are 26 public schools, serving 11,709 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Story County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
100% of private schools in Story County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Seventh Day Adventist).

Private Schools in Story County (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Ames Christian School
Ames Christian School Photo - Grandparent's Day
925 South 16th Street
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 233-0772
Grades: PK-6
| 87 students
Nevada Seventh-day Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
324 6th St
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 215-1092
Grades: K-9
| 14 students
St. Cecilia Elementary School
(Catholic)
2900 Hoover Ave
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 232-5290
Grades: PK-5
| 151 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Story County, IA?
3 private schools are located in Story County, IA.
What percentage of students in Story County, IA go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Story County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Story County, IA?
100% of private schools in Story County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Seventh Day Adventist).

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