The average private school in Iowa offers 6 extracurriculars (2025).
The private school in Iowa offering the most extracurriculars is Bishop Heelan Catholic High School, offering 24 extracurriculars.
Extra Offered Range: 3
24
Avg. Extra Offered: 8
Iowa Private Schools Offering the Most Extra-Curriculars (2025)
School
# Extra-curriculars
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Bishop Heelan Catholic High School![Bishop Heelan Catholic High School Photo - Our students take great PRIDE in all of the school activities]( "Bishop Heelan Catholic High School Photo - Our students take great PRIDE in all of the school activities")
(Catholic)
Extra-curriculars: 24
Grades: 9-12
1021 Douglas St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-0573
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-0573
Rank: #22.
Xavier High School
(Catholic)
Extra-curriculars: 23
Grades: 9-12
6300 42nd Street Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
(319) 294-6635
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
(319) 294-6635
Rank: #33.
Extra-curriculars: 17
Grades: K-12
502 Franklin St
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-3356
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-3356
Rank: #44.
Extra-curriculars: 14
Grades: 6-12
1421 540th Street SW
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-2073
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-2073
Rank: #55.
Lasalle Catholic Middle School
(Catholic)
Extra-curriculars: 12
Grades: 5-8
3700 1st Ave Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 390-6512
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 390-6512
Rank: #66.
Extra-curriculars: 11
Grades: 9-12
300 Eagle Ln
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4440
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4440
Rank: #77.
Extra-curriculars: 10
Grades: K-12
4520 Rownd Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 266-4565
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 266-4565
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Extra-curriculars: 9
Grades: PK-8
1453 Mississippi Blvd
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-3466
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-3466
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Extra-curriculars: 9
Grades: PK-12
804 Dr Robert Keith Wallace Drive
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Extra-curriculars: 9
Grades: PK-12
1821 Sunset Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Extra-curriculars: 9
Grades: K-8
615 Washington Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 277-6781
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 277-6781
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Bosco Catholic School System
(Catholic)
Extra-curriculars: 8
Grades: PK-12
405 16th Avenue Ne
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1692
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1692
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Extra-curriculars: 8
Grades: PK-8
216 Liberty Street
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-2414
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-2414
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Prince Of Peace Catholic School![Prince Of Peace Catholic School Photo - The beginning of life-long learning starts here!]( "Prince Of Peace Catholic School Photo - The beginning of life-long learning starts here!")
(Catholic)
Extra-curriculars: 8
Grades: K-12
312 S 4th St
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-1663
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-1663
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Regis Middle School![Regis Middle School Photo]( "Regis Middle School Photo")
(Catholic)
Extra-curriculars: 8
Grades: 6-8
735 Prairie Dr NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 363-1968
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 363-1968
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
Extra-curriculars: 8
Grades: PK-8
1430 14th Street
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-6348
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-6348
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School![St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School Photo - STREAM is an expansion of STEM. It is an acronym for Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, the Arts and Math. As Catholic schools, our mission is to educate the whole child; therefore, STREAM education has taken the principles of STEM infused religion across all subjects and added the arts to provide students the creative thinking skills necessary to communicate.]( "St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School Photo - STREAM is an expansion of STEM. It is an acronym for Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, the Arts and Math. As Catholic schools, our mission is to educate the whole child; therefore, STREAM education has taken the principles of STEM infused religion across all subjects and added the arts to provide students the creative thinking skills necessary to communicate.")
(Catholic)
Extra-curriculars: 8
Grades: PK-8
1007 E Rusholme Street
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 322-2923
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 322-2923
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Extra-curriculars: 8
Grades: PK-8
1361 7th Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 362-6952
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 362-6952
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Extra-curriculars: 7
Grades: PK-12
1635 Linmar Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 362-9512
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 362-9512
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Newton Christian School![Newton Christian School Photo - Students enjoy working on special art projects with local artist Lisa Davis.]( "Newton Christian School Photo - Students enjoy working on special art projects with local artist Lisa Davis.")
(Christian)
Extra-curriculars: 7
Grades: PK-8
1710 N 11th Avenue E
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-1924
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-1924
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Extra-curriculars: 7
Grades: PK-6
950 Dover St
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 338-6061
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 338-6061
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Extra-curriculars: 5
Grades: PK-8
100 45th St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 274-0453
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 274-0453
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Sioux Center Christian School![Sioux Center Christian School Photo - Sioux Center Christian School welcomes you!]( "Sioux Center Christian School Photo - Sioux Center Christian School welcomes you!")
(Calvinist)
Extra-curriculars: 5
Grades: PK-8
630 1st Ave Se
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-0777
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-0777
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Trinity Catholic School
(Catholic)
Extra-curriculars: 5
Grades: PK-6
116 N. Main Street
Protivin, IA 52163
(563) 569-8556
Protivin, IA 52163
(563) 569-8556
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
Ankeny Christian Academy![Ankeny Christian Academy Photo]( "Ankeny Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
Extra-curriculars: 4
Grades: PK-12
1604 West 1st St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-8114
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-8114
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
Central Iowa Christian School![Central Iowa Christian School Photo]( "Central Iowa Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
Extra-curriculars: 4
Grades: K-8
1331 Hobart St
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-3000
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-3000
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
Heritage Christian School![Heritage Christian School Photo - Our Pre-K program is taught by passionate, state-certified teachers with early childhood education endorsements. They create a nurturing environment where students feel comfortable and safe as they learn and grow.]( "Heritage Christian School Photo - Our Pre-K program is taught by passionate, state-certified teachers with early childhood education endorsements. They create a nurturing environment where students feel comfortable and safe as they learn and grow.")
(Christian)
Extra-curriculars: 4
Grades: PK-8
255 Hackberry St
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 626-4777
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 626-4777
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
Extra-curriculars: 4
Grades: K-12
2445 19th St Sw
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-6939
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-6939
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
St. Francis Catholic School
(Catholic)
Extra-curriculars: 4
Grades: PK-6
310 Columbus Drive
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 753-7977
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 753-7977
Rank: #30 - 3830. - 38.
Aquin Catholic Elementary School![Aquin Catholic Elementary School Photo]( "Aquin Catholic Elementary School Photo")
(Catholic)
Extra-curriculars: 3
Grades: PK-8
608 3rd Ave Nw
Cascade, IA 52033
(563) 852-3331
Cascade, IA 52033
(563) 852-3331
Rank: #30 - 3830. - 38.
Central Lutheran School![Central Lutheran School Photo]( "Central Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Extra-curriculars: 3
Grades: PK-8
310 3rd Street W
Atkins, IA 52206
(319) 223-5271
Atkins, IA 52206
(319) 223-5271
Rank: #30 - 3830. - 38.
Extra-curriculars: 3
Grades: K-8
1250 12th Avenue
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 339-0998
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 339-0998
Rank: #30 - 3830. - 38.
St. Augustin Catholic School
(Catholic)
Extra-curriculars: 3
Grades: PK-8
4320 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 279-5947
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 279-5947
Rank: #30 - 3830. - 38.
St. Paul Lutheran Church & School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Extra-curriculars: 3
Grades: PK-8
1217 4th Ave S
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-7208
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-7208
Rank: #30 - 3830. - 38.
Extra-curriculars: 3
Grades: PK-8
5810 Carpenter Ave
Des Moines, IA 50311
(515) 277-0178
Des Moines, IA 50311
(515) 277-0178
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Iowa average number of extracurriculars offered by private schools?
The Iowa average number of extracurriculars by private schools is 6 for 2025.
What are the private schools with most extracurriculars offered in Iowa?
The top ranked private schools in Iowa include Bishop Heelan Catholic High School, Xavier High School and Marquette Catholic Schools Pk-12.
What is private high school and private elementary school offering the most extracurriculars in Iowa?
The private high school offering the most extracurriculars in Iowa is Bishop Heelan Catholic High School, with a value of 24. The private elementary school offering the most extracurriculars is Marquette Catholic Schools Pk-12, with a value of 17.
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