The averageprivate high school ACT score in Iowa is 25 (2025-26).
The private high school in Iowa with the highest ACT score is Rivermont Collegiate, with an ACT score of 30.
Act Score Range: 22
30
Avg. Act Score: 25
Average Private High School ACT Scores in Iowa (2025-26)
School
ACT Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
ACT Score: 30
Grades: PK-12
1821 Sunset Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Cedar Ridge Christian School
(Christian)
ACT Score: 27
Grades: K-12
1015 S. Division Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 235-9309
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 235-9309
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
ACT Score: 27
Grades: 6-12
1421 540th Street SW
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-2073
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-2073
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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(Catholic)
ACT Score: 25
Grades: K-12
312 S 4th St
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-1663
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-1663
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
ACT Score: 25
Grades: K-12
4520 Rownd Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 266-4565
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 266-4565
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
ACT Score: 24
Grades: PK-12
3636 Cottage Grove Ave Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 366-7462
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 366-7462
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
Dowling Catholic High School
(Catholic)
ACT Score: 24
Grades: 9-12
1400 Buffalo Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 222-1015
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 222-1015
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
ACT Score: 24
Grades: K-12
502 Franklin St
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-3356
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-3356
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
ACT Score: 24
Grades: K-12
2445 19th St Sw
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-6939
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-6939
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
ACT Score: 24
Grades: 9-12
300 Eagle Ln
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4440
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4440
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
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(Catholic)
ACT Score: 24
Grades: PK-12
400 Gleason Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-2316
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-2316
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
Xavier High School
(Catholic)
ACT Score: 24
Grades: 9-12
6300 42nd Street Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
(319) 294-6635
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
(319) 294-6635
Rank: #1313.
Western Christian High School
(Christian)
ACT Score: 23
Grades: 9-12
925 5th St
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1013
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1013
Rank: #1414.
Unity Christian High School
(Christian)
ACT Score: 22
Grades: 9-12
216 Michigan Ave Sw
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4114
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4114
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Iowa average private high schools ACT score?
The Iowa average private high schools ACT score is 25 for 2025-26.
What are the private high schools with the highest ACT score in Iowa?
The top ranked private schools in Iowa include Rivermont Collegiate, Cedar Ridge Christian School and Hillcrest Academy.
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