Most Selective Private Schools in Iowa
The average private school acceptance rate in Iowa is 94% per year (2022-23).
The most selective school in Iowa is Maharishi School, with an acceptance rate of 70%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 70%
100%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 94%
Most Selective Private Schools in Iowa (2022-23)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
804 Dr Robert Keith Wallace Drive
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
1821 Sunset Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
Rank: #33.
Siouxland Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-12
6000 Gordon Drive
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-4732
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-4732
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Ankeny Christian Academy![Ankeny Christian Academy Photo]( "Ankeny Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
1604 West 1st St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-8114
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-8114
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hillside Christian School![Hillside Christian School Photo - Hillside Christian School]( "Hillside Christian School Photo - Hillside Christian School")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-8
1250 12th Avenue
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 339-0998
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 339-0998
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Heritage Christian School![Heritage Christian School Photo - Our Pre-K program is taught by passionate, state-certified teachers with early childhood education endorsements. They create a nurturing environment where students feel comfortable and safe as they learn and grow.]( "Heritage Christian School Photo - Our Pre-K program is taught by passionate, state-certified teachers with early childhood education endorsements. They create a nurturing environment where students feel comfortable and safe as they learn and grow.")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
255 Hackberry St
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 626-4777
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 626-4777
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: NS-8
1453 Mississippi Blvd
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-3466
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-3466
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Prince Of Peace Catholic School![Prince Of Peace Catholic School Photo - The beginning of life-long learning starts here!]( "Prince Of Peace Catholic School Photo - The beginning of life-long learning starts here!")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
312 S 4th St
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-1663
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-1663
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Saint Albert Catholic Schools![Saint Albert Catholic Schools Photo - With the addition of the state-of-the-art childcare center and elementary school, Saint Albert's elite learning, faith-filled environment is unmatched in Southwest Iowa.]( "Saint Albert Catholic Schools Photo - With the addition of the state-of-the-art childcare center and elementary school, Saint Albert's elite learning, faith-filled environment is unmatched in Southwest Iowa.")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: NS-12
400 Gleason Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-2316
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-2316
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: NS-6
1500 N 16th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 322-3294
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 322-3294
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
AlRazi Academy![AlRazi Academy Photo - Early Childhood : Preschool and Child Care]( "AlRazi Academy Photo - Early Childhood : Preschool and Child Care")
(Islamic)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: NS-8
1119 5th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 255-0220
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 255-0220
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-8
16 Columbus Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 243-1874
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 243-1874
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Zion-st John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-8
103 W Bertha St
Paullina, IA 51046
(712) 949-3915
Paullina, IA 51046
(712) 949-3915
Rank: #14 - 1914. - 19.
Central Lutheran School![Central Lutheran School Photo]( "Central Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-8
310 3rd Street W
Atkins, IA 52206
(319) 223-5271
Atkins, IA 52206
(319) 223-5271
Rank: #14 - 1914. - 19.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: K-5
2145 JFK Road
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 588-0614
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 588-0614
Rank: #14 - 1914. - 19.
Grand View Preschool & Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: NS-PK
3342 John Wesley Drive
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 582-1125
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 582-1125
Rank: #14 - 1914. - 19.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: NS-K
374 Holiday Road
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-9650
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-9650
Rank: #14 - 1914. - 19.
St. Francis Catholic School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-6
310 Columbus Drive
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 753-7977
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 753-7977
Rank: #14 - 1914. - 19.
Xavier High School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: 9-12
6300 42nd Street Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
(319) 294-6635
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
(319) 294-6635
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