For the 2024 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 2,764 students in Black Hawk County, IA (there are 36 public schools, serving 18,361 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Black Hawk County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in Black Hawk County, IA include Bosco Catholic School System, Cedar Valley Catholic Schools and St. Patrick Catholic School.
Top Ranked Black Hawk County Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bosco Catholic School System
(Catholic)
405 16th Avenue Ne
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1692
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1692
Grades: PK-12
| 321 students
Cedar Valley Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
3231 W 9th St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 232-1422
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 232-1422
Grades: PK-12
| 876 students
615 Washington Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 277-6781
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 277-6781
Grades: PK-8
| 252 students
3225 W 9th St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 232-6592
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 232-6592
Grades: 6-8
| 210 students
Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
600 Stephan Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 232-1422
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 232-1422
Grades: PK-5
| 149 students
Immaculate Conception-st Joseph School
(Catholic)
Po Box 256
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1089
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1089
Grades: PK-8
| 235 students
Immanuel Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4820 Oster Parkway
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 260-2000
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 260-2000
Grades: NS
| 44 students
Royal Legacy Christian Academy
(Christian)
715 E 4th St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 595-1097
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 595-1097
Grades: K-7
| 25 students
St. Edward School
(Catholic)
139 E Mitchell Ave
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 233-6202
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 233-6202
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
928 Jefferson St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 235-6191
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 235-6191
Grades: PK-4
| 57 students
4520 Rownd Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 266-4565
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 266-4565
Grades: K-12
| 146 students
Waterloo Christian School
(Baptist)
1307 W Ridgeway Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 235-9309
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 235-9309
Grades: PK-12
| 179 students
Black Hawk County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Queen Of Peace (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
127 E Parker Street
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 232-2418
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 232-2418
Grades: PK-8
| 134 students
Sacred Heart School (Closed 2016)
(Catholic)
620 W 5th St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 234-6593
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 234-6593
Grades: NS-5
| 171 students
1729 Mulberry St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 234-6665
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 234-6665
Grades: PK-8
| 181 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Black Hawk County, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Black Hawk County, IA include Bosco Catholic School System, Cedar Valley Catholic Schools and St. Patrick Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Black Hawk County, IA?
12 private schools are located in Black Hawk County, IA.
How diverse are private schools in Black Hawk County, IA?
Black Hawk County, IA private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is higher than the Iowa private school average of 17%.
What percentage of students in Black Hawk County, IA go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Black Hawk County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 8%).
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