Private schools in Marion County, IA
3 schools across Knoxville, Pella. About 761 students in all (2023-24). 3 on the state’s Students First ESA list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Christian School ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Pella Christian Grade School ✓ | PreK-8 | 489 |
| Pella Christian High School ✓ | 9-12 | 272 |
Marion County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 2; the most in Pella (2)
- Among Iowa counties
- 20th most private schools of 67; 1% of the state’s 274
- Typical school
- 489 students (2 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- Pella Christian High School, 272 students; Pella Christian Grade School, 489 students
- Students per teacher
- 13.8 typical, 12.3 to 13.8 across 2 schools
- Verified tuition
- Pella Christian Grade School $10,300; Pella Christian High School $12,275
- 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.
- Tuition for 2 schools: each school’s own website, last read October 6, 2026.
Cities in and around Marion County
Neighboring counties
- Mahaska County (2)
- Jasper County (2)
- Monroe County (1)
- Poweshiek County (1)
- Wapello County (2)
- Warren County (5)
- Polk County (32)
- Keokuk County (1)
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