Private schools in Clinton County, IA
6 schools across Clinton, De Witt. About 617 students in all (2023-24). 5 on the state’s Students First ESA list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Prince of Peace Catholic School ✓ | PreK-12 | 214 |
| The Arc Christian Academy ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| The Lighthouse Schools ✓ | 6-12 | 30 |
| Unity Christian Schools ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| St. Joseph Catholic School ✓ | PreK-8 | 151 |
| Diamond Star Academy | K-8 | 222 |
Clinton County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 2; the most in Clinton (5)
- Among Iowa counties
- 9th most private schools of 67; 2% of the state’s 274
- Typical school
- 214 students (4 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- The Lighthouse Schools, 30 students; Diamond Star Academy, 222 students
- Students per teacher
- 13.5 typical, 12 to 15.9 across 4 schools
- Co-ed or single-sex
- 1 all-boys
- Association members
- 2, most often the National Catholic Educational Association
- State program
- Education savings account, $8,148 per student for 2026-27
How Students First ESA works
- Catholic2
- Islamic1
- Nonsectarian1
- Not in federal survey2
- Pre-K (and up)2
- Elementary (K to 5)3
- Middle (6 to 8)4
- High school (9 to 12)2
- K to 12, one school1
- Clinton County83%
- All of Iowa89%
Where these facts come from
- Grades, size, affiliation, co-ed, membership, college-going: NCES Private School Universe Survey 2023-24, downloaded September 20, 2026.
- Program list: Iowa Students First Education Savings Account schools, list read October 26, 2026, checked November 4, 2026.
- Award and rules: Iowa Students First Education Savings Account, official page, read October 11, 2026.
Cities in and around Clinton County
Neighboring counties
- Scott County (13)
- Jackson County (3)
- Cedar County (2)
- Muscatine County (3)
- Dubuque County (20)
- Jones County (2)
- Johnson County (18)
- Linn County (18)
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