Private schools in O'Brien County, IA
4 schools across Paullina, Sanborn, Sheldon. About 311 students in all (2023-24). 3 on the state’s Students First ESA list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Zion-St. John Lutheran School ✓ | PreK-8 | 66 |
| Sanborn Christian School ✓ | PreK-8 | 103 |
| Sheldon Christian School ✓ | PreK-8 | 96 |
| St. Patrick Elementary School | PreK-8 | 46 |
On the state’s official list Other private schools
What Iowa pays
Iowa Students First Education Savings Account Education savings account
$8,148 per student for 2026-27 Paid in two equal installments, fall and spring. Homeschooled students do not qualify.
Figures read from each program’s official pages, 2026-09-20. Sources and how to apply
Cities in and around O'Brien County
Neighboring counties
- Sioux County (8)
- Plymouth County (3)
- Lyon County (3)
- Clay County (2)
- Buena Vista County (2)
- Woodbury County (9)
- Palo Alto County (1)
- Kossuth County (2)
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