Private schools in Plymouth County, IA
4 schools across Le Mars, Remsen. About 885 students in all (2023-24). 3 on the state’s Students First ESA list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Gehlen Catholic School ✓ | PreK-12 | 496 |
| St. Mary's Grade School - RSM ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| St. Mary's School ✓ | PreK-12 | 195 |
| St. Mary Elementary School | PreK-12 | 194 |
Plymouth County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 2; the most in Remsen (3)
- Among Iowa counties
- 16th most private schools of 67; 1% of the state’s 274
- Typical school
- 195 students (3 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- St. Mary Elementary School, 194 students; Gehlen Catholic School, 496 students
- Students per teacher
- 8.9 typical, 8.9 to 12.4 across 3 schools
- Association members
- 3, most often the National Catholic Educational Association
- To a 4-year college
- 88% of graduates at the typical high school (3 reporting)
- 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 Plymouth County
Neighboring counties
- Sioux County (12)
- O'Brien County (4)
- Woodbury County (12)
- Lyon County (3)
- Buena Vista County (2)
- Clay County (2)
- Crawford County (2)
- Pocahontas County (1)
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