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Average Private School ACT Scores in Iowa

Name: Iowa Average ACT Score Trends (All Private Schools)
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The averageprivate school ACT score in Iowa is 24 (2026-27).

The private school in Iowa with the highest ACT score is Cedar Ridge Christian School, with an ACT score of 27.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# IA Schools Ranked: 13
Top 20 Range (Avg ACT): 22–27
IA School Avg.: 24.2
National School Avg.: 25

Quick Facts (26-27)

# IA Schools Ranked: 13
Top 20 Range (Avg ACT): 22–27
IA School Avg.: 24.2
National School Avg.: 25

Iowa Average ACT Score (Trends)

Total Growth: +4.2% (+1 since 2016)

View Data

Year	National avg	Iowa (IA) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	26	25	— 0	— 0.0%
2024	26	25	— 0	— 0.0%
2023	26	25	— 0	— 0.0%
2022	26	25	— 0	— 0.0%
2021	26	25	▲ +1	▲ +4.2%
2020	25	24	— 0	— 0.0%
2019	25	24	— 0	— 0.0%
2018	25	24	— 0	— 0.0%
2017	25	24	— 0	— 0.0%
2016	25	24	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Iowa (avg ACT range: 22–27, avg 24.2)

Act Score Range: 22 27 Avg. Act Score: 24

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Iowa average private schools ACT score?

The Iowa average private schools ACT score is 24 for 2026-27.

What are the private schools with the highest ACT score in Iowa?

The top ranked private schools in Iowa include Cedar Ridge Christian School, Prince Of Peace Catholic School and Valley Lutheran School.

What is private high school and private elementary school with the highest ACT score in Iowa?

The private high school with the highest ACT score in Iowa is Cedar Ridge Christian School, with a value of 27. The private elementary school with the highest ACT score is Cedar Ridge Christian School, with a value of 27.

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