Private schools in Jackson County, IA
3 schools across Bellevue, Maquoketa. About 366 students in all (2023-24). 3 on the state’s Students First ESA list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Marquette Catholic Elementary ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Marquette Catholic Schools Pk-12 ✓ | PreK-12 | 243 |
| Sacred Heart Elementary School ✓ | PreK-6 | 123 |
Jackson County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 2; the most in Bellevue (2)
- Among Iowa counties
- 20th most private schools of 67; 1% of the state’s 274
- Typical school
- 243 students (2 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- Sacred Heart Elementary School, 123 students; Marquette Catholic Schools Pk-12, 243 students
- Students per teacher
- 14.6 typical, 12.2 to 14.6 across 2 schools
- 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 Jackson County
Neighboring counties
- Dubuque County (20)
- Clinton County (6)
- Jones County (2)
- Cedar County (2)
- Scott County (13)
- Delaware County (1)
- Muscatine County (3)
- Linn County (18)
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