Private schools in Howard County, IA
2 schools across Cresco, Protivin. About 171 students in all (2023-24). 2 on the state’s Students First ESA list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Catholic School ✓ | PreK-5 | 118 |
| Trinity Catholic School ✓ | K-6 | 53 |
Howard County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 2
- Among Iowa counties
- 28th most private schools of 67; 1% of the state’s 274
- Smallest and largest
- Trinity Catholic School, 53 students; Notre Dame Catholic School, 118 students
- Students per teacher
- 12.3 typical, 10.4 to 12.3 across 2 schools
- Not taught in the county
- high school
- Co-ed or single-sex
- all co-ed
- 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
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 Howard County
Neighboring counties
- Winneshiek County (6)
- Chickasaw County (1)
- Allamakee County (2)
- Floyd County (1)
- Bremer County (3)
- Buchanan County (5)
- Black Hawk County (14)
- Cerro Gordo County (5)
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