Private schools in Mahaska County, IA
2 schools across Oskaloosa, Pella. About 182 students in all (2023-24). 2 on the state’s Students First ESA list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Oskaloosa Christian School ✓ | K-8 | 182 |
| Peoria Christian School ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
Mahaska County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 2
- Among Iowa counties
- 28th most private schools of 67; 1% of the state’s 274
- Not taught in the county
- high school
- Association members
- 1, the Association of Christian Schools International
- 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 Mahaska County
Neighboring counties
- Marion County (3)
- Jasper County (2)
- Monroe County (1)
- Poweshiek County (1)
- Wapello County (2)
- Keokuk County (1)
- Tama County (1)
- Iowa County (1)
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