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Lourdes Catholic School Top 3 · Largest Endowment (IA)
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Average Private School Endowment in Iowa

The average private school endowment in Iowa is $0M (2026-27).
The private school in Iowa with the highest endowment is Pella Christian Grade School, with a endowment of $5.5M.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # IA Schools Ranked: 4
  • Top 20 Range (Endowment): $1M–$6M
  • IA School Avg.: $3M
  • National School Avg.: $24M

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # IA Schools Ranked: 4
  • Top 20 Range (Endowment): $1M–$6M
  • IA School Avg.: $3M
  • National School Avg.: $24M
Show school map — Iowa (endowment range: $1M–$6M, avg $3M)
Endowment Range: $1.2M $5.5M Avg. Endowment: $3.3M

Average Private School Endowment in Iowa (2026-27)

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Pella Christian Grade School Photo
#1 Pella Christian Grade School
Gr: PK-8 | 549 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Specialized Curriculum
216 Liberty Street
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-2414
(2)
$6endowment
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Lourdes Catholic School Photo
#2 Lourdes Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
1453 Mississippi Blvd
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-3466
(3)
$4endowment
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St. Albert Catholic Photo
#3St. Albert Catholic
Gr: PK-12 | 675 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
400 Gleason Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-2316
$3endowment
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Prince Of Peace Catholic School Photo
#4Prince Of Peace Catholic School
Gr: K-12 | 189 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
312 S 4th St
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-1663
$1endowment
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the private schools with the highest endowment in Iowa?
The top ranked private schools in Iowa include Pella Christian Grade School, Lourdes Catholic School and St. Albert Catholic.
What is private high school and private elementary school with the highest endowment in Iowa?
The private high school with the highest endowment in Iowa is St. Albert Catholic, with a value of $3.1M. The private elementary school with the highest endowment is Pella Christian Grade School, with a value of $5.5M.

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