Morning Star Academy Top 4 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (IA)

Scattergood Friends School Top 3 · Highest Avg. SAT Score (IA)

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Most Selective Private High Schools in Iowa

The average private high school acceptance rate in Iowa is 82% per year (2026).

The most selective school in Iowa is Heartland Christian School, with an acceptance rate of 25%.

Quick Facts (2026)

# IA Schools Ranked: 20
Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 25%–100%
IA School Avg.: 82%
National School Avg.: 81%

Quick Facts (2026)

# IA Schools Ranked: 20
Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 25%–100%
IA School Avg.: 82%
National School Avg.: 81%

Iowa Average Acceptance Rate (Trends)

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Year	Iowa (IA) avg
2025	82%
2024	89%
2023	85%
2022	86%
2021	86%
2020	86%
2019	85%
2018	85%
2017	89%
2016	94%
2015	95%

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Acceptance Rate Range: 25% 100% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 82%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Iowa average private high schools acceptance rate?

The Iowa average private high schools acceptance rate is 82% for 2026.

What are the most selective private high schools in Iowa?

The top ranked private high schools in Iowa include Heartland Christian School, Morning Star Academy and Scattergood Friends School.

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