The average private high school in Iowa offers 9 AP courses (2025-26).
The private high school in Iowa offering the most AP courses is Rivermont Collegiate, offering 21 AP courses.
Ap Courses Range: 1
21
Avg. Ap Courses: 9
Iowa Private High Schools Offering the Most AP Courses (2025-26)
School
# AP Courses
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
AP Courses: 21
Grades: PK-12
1821 Sunset Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Dowling Catholic High School
(Catholic)
AP Courses: 15
Grades: 9-12
1400 Buffalo Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 222-1015
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 222-1015
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Heartland Christian School
(Christian)
AP Courses: 15
Grades: PK-12
400 Wright Rd
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 322-5817
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 322-5817
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
AP Courses: 15
Grades: 9-12
300 Eagle Ln
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4440
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4440
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
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(Catholic)
AP Courses: 15
Grades: PK-12
400 Gleason Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-2316
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-2316
Rank: #66.
Regina Catholic Education Center
(Catholic)
AP Courses: 14
Grades: PK-12
2150 Rochester Ave
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 499-9020
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 499-9020
Rank: #77.
Xavier High School
(Catholic)
AP Courses: 12
Grades: 9-12
6300 42nd Street Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
(319) 294-6635
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
(319) 294-6635
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
AP Courses: 10
Grades: 8-12
1020 W Central Park Ave
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 326-5313
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 326-5313
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
AP Courses: 10
Grades: 6-12
1421 540th Street SW
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-2073
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-2073
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
AP Courses: 10
Grades: PK-12
1635 Linmar Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 362-9512
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 362-9512
Rank: #1111.
AP Courses: 8
Grades: PK-12
804 Dr Robert Keith Wallace Drive
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
AP Courses: 7
Grades: PK-12
680 6th St SE
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-6440
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-6440
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
AP Courses: 7
Grades: K-12
4520 Rownd Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 266-4565
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 266-4565
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
AP Courses: 5
Grades: 7-12
1325 9th St Se
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7188
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7188
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
AP Courses: 5
Grades: K-12
502 Franklin St
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-3356
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-3356
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
AP Courses: 4
Grades: PK-12
3636 Cottage Grove Ave Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 366-7462
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 366-7462
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
AP Courses: 4
Grades: PK-12
13007 Douglas Pkwy
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 334-2240
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 334-2240
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Bosco Catholic School System
(Catholic)
AP Courses: 3
Grades: PK-12
405 16th Avenue Ne
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1692
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1692
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Cedar Ridge Christian School
(Christian)
AP Courses: 3
Grades: K-12
1015 S. Division Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 235-9309
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 235-9309
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
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(Catholic)
AP Courses: 3
Grades: K-12
312 S 4th St
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-1663
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-1663
Rank: #2121.
Western Christian High School
(Christian)
AP Courses: 1
Grades: 9-12
925 5th St
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1013
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1013
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Iowa average number of AP courses offered by private high schools?
The Iowa average number of AP courses by private high schools is 9 for 2025-26.
What are the private high schools with most AP courses offered in Iowa?
The top ranked private high schools in Iowa include Rivermont Collegiate, Dowling Catholic High School and Heartland Christian School.
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