Bergman Academy Photo

Top 3 Best Iowa Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 1,407 students in Iowa. You can also find more schools membership associations in Iowa.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Iowa include Rivermont Collegiate, Maharishi School, and Bergman Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 94%.
50% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Iowa (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Bergman Academy
Bergman Academy Photo
100 45th St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 274-0453
Grades: PK-8
| 336 students
Bishop Heelan Catholic High School
Bishop Heelan Catholic High School Photo - Our students take great PRIDE in all of the school activities
(Catholic)
1021 Douglas St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-0573
Grades: 9-12
| 499 students
Maharishi School
Maharishi School Photo - Maharishi School is a global community with students and families representing more than 30 countries. Our school community is deeply enriched by students of diverse origin who come together to create global awareness and a vibrant school culture with rich traditions.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
804 Dr Robert Keith Wallace Drive
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Grades: PK-12
| 173 students
Rivermont Collegiate
Rivermont Collegiate Photo - The Carriage House: Art classroom and girls' residence
1821 Sunset Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
Grades: PK-12
| 173 students
Sheldon Christian School
(Christian)
1425 E 9th St
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2429
Grades: K-8
| 106 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
712 12th St
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 432-6912
Grades: PK-8
| 120 students

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