For the 2024-25 school year, there are 261 private schools serving 52,423 students in Iowa (there are 1,336 public schools, serving 505,951 students). 9% of all K-12 students in Iowa attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
The average private school tuition is $6,940 for elementary schools and $11,227 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Iowa include Rivermont Collegiate, Dowling Catholic High School, and Lourdes Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 94% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 16% and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.
Top Ranked Iowa Private Schools by County (2024-25)
Popular neighborhoods: Cedar Hills (3 schools), Noelridge Park (2 schools), Southwest Area (2 schools), Merle Hay (2 schools), Penn (2 schools).
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# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Iowa?
The top-ranked private schools in Iowa include Rivermont Collegiate, Dowling Catholic High School, and Lourdes Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Iowa?
There are 261 private schools are located in Iowa.
How much do private schools cost in Iowa?
The average private school tuition in Iowa is $6,940 for elementary schools and $11,227 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Iowa?
Approximately 16% of students in Iowa private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Iowa go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Iowa attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Iowa?
Which private schools in Iowa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Iowa include: Burlington Notre Dame vs. Great River Christian School, Ames Christian School vs. St. Cecilia Elementary School, St. Cecilia Elementary School vs. Ames Christian School
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