Private schools in Story County, IA
3 schools across Ames, Nevada. About 115 students in all (2023-24). 3 on the state’s Students First ESA list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Ames Christian School ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| St. Cecilia Elementary School ✓ | PreK-6 | 115 |
| Nevada Seventh-Day Adventist School ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
Story County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 2; the most in Ames (2)
- Among Iowa counties
- 20th most private schools of 67; 1% of the state’s 274
- Typical school
- 115 students (1 reporting)
- Not taught in the county
- high school
- 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 Story County
Neighboring counties
- Boone County (3)
- Polk County (32)
- Dallas County (5)
- Hamilton County (1)
- Marshall County (2)
- Warren County (5)
- Grundy County (1)
- Jasper County (2)
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