Private schools in Sioux County, IA
12 schools across Alton, Hull, Ireton, Orange City and other towns. About 1,562 students in all (2023-24). 11 on the state’s Students First ESA list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| The Classical Academy of Sioux Center ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Hull Christian School ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Hull Protestant Reformed Christian School ✓ | K-8 | 133 |
| Trinity Christian High School ✓ | 9-12 | 69 |
| Western Christian High School ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Ireton Christian Schools ✓ | PreK-8 | 70 |
| Orange City Christian School ✓ | PreK-8 | 313 |
| Unity Christian High School ✓ | 9-12 | 327 |
| Netherlands Reformed Christian School ✓ | PreK-12 | 422 |
| Rock Valley Christian School ✓ | PreK-8 | 202 |
| Sioux Center Christian School ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Spalding Catholic Schools | K-6 | 26 |
Sioux County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 6; the most in Hull (4), Alton (2) and Orange City (2)
- Among Iowa counties
- 7th most private schools of 67; 4% of the state’s 274
- Typical school
- 202 students (8 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- Spalding Catholic Schools, 26 students; Netherlands Reformed Christian School, 422 students
- Students per teacher
- 11.3 typical, 4.6 to 14.5 across 7 schools
- Association members
- 1, the National Catholic Educational Association
- To a 4-year college
- 80% of graduates at the typical high school (3 reporting)
- Verified tuition
- Orange City Christian School $10,950
- State program
- Education savings account, $8,148 per student for 2026-27
How Students First ESA works
- Catholic1
- Christian, not Catholic7
- Not in federal survey4
- Pre-K (and up)4
- Elementary (K to 5)6
- Middle (6 to 8)6
- High school (9 to 12)3
- K to 12, one school1
- Under 501
- 50 to 1493
- 150 to 2991
- 300 to 5993
- Sioux County92%
- All of Iowa89%
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 1 school: each school’s own website, last read October 1, 2026.
Cities in and around Sioux County
Neighboring counties
- Lyon County (3)
- O'Brien County (4)
- Plymouth County (4)
- Woodbury County (12)
- Clay County (2)
- Buena Vista County (2)
- Palo Alto County (1)
- Pocahontas County (1)
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