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Iowa Private Elementary Schools Offering the Most AP Courses

Name: Iowa Average AP Courses Offered Trends (Elementary)
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The average private elementary school in Iowa offers 9 AP courses (2026-27).

The private elementary school in Iowa offering the most AP courses is Rivermont Collegiate, offering 16 AP courses.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# IA Schools Ranked: 19
Top 20 Range (AP Courses): 3–16
IA School Avg.: 8
National School Avg.: 11

Quick Facts (26-27)

# IA Schools Ranked: 19
Top 20 Range (AP Courses): 3–16
IA School Avg.: 8
National School Avg.: 11

Iowa Average AP Courses Offered (Trends)

Total Growth: +28.6% (+2 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Iowa (IA) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	12	9	▲ +1	▲ +12.5%
2024	11	8	— 0	— 0.0%
2023	10	8	— 0	— 0.0%
2022	10	8	▼ -1	▼ -11.1%
2021	10	9	▲ +1	▲ +12.5%
2020	10	8	▲ +1	▲ +14.3%
2019	10	7	— 0	— 0.0%
2018	10	7	— 0	— 0.0%
2017	10	7	— 0	— 0.0%
2016	9	7	—	—

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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 (AP courses range: 3–16, avg 8)

Ap Courses Range: 3 16 Avg. Ap Courses: 8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Iowa average number of AP courses offered by private elementary schools?

The Iowa average number of AP courses by private elementary schools is 9 for 2026-27.

What are the private elementary schools with most AP courses offered in Iowa?

The top ranked private elementary schools in Iowa include Rivermont Collegiate, Heartland Christian School and Our Lady Of Guadalupe.

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