The average private school in Iowa offers 6 extracurriculars (2026).
The private school in Iowa offering the most extracurriculars is Bishop Heelan Catholic High School, offering 24 extracurriculars.
Quick Facts (2026)
- # IA Schools Ranked: 47
Willowwind School
Top 15 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (IA)
Bishop Heelan Catholic High School
Top 16 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (IA)
Marquette Catholic Schools Pk-12
Top 3 · Lowest Tuition (IA)
Iowa Private Schools Offering the Most Extra-Curriculars
Quick Facts (2026)
- # IA Schools Ranked: 47
Show school map — Iowa
Extra Offered Range: 3
24
Avg. Extra Offered: 8
Iowa Private Schools Offering the Most Extra-Curriculars (2026)
Showing 47 schools
#1(T1–T35)Bishop Heelan Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 24
Catholic
1021 Douglas St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-0573
#1(T1–T35)Xavier High School
Gr: 9-12 | 610 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 23
Catholic
6300 42nd Street Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
(319) 294-6635
#1(T1–T35)Marquette Catholic Schools Pk-12
Gr: K-12 | 257 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 17
Catholic
502 Franklin St
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-3356
#1(T1–T35)Hillcrest Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 197 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 14
Mennonite
1421 540th Street SW
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-2073
#1(T1–T35)Lasalle Catholic Middle School
Gr: 5-8 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
3700 1st Ave Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 390-6512
#1(T1–T35) Pella Christian High School
Gr: 9-12 | 302 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 11
300 Eagle Ln
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4440
#1(T1–T35)Valley Lutheran School
Gr: K-12 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 10
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4520 Rownd Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 266-4565
#1(T1–T35) 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
#1(T1–T35)Maharishi School
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum
804 Dr Robert Keith Wallace Drive
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
#1(T1–T35)Rivermont Collegiate
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 9
1821 Sunset Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
#1(T1–T35)St. Patrick Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 169 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
615 Washington Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 277-6781
#1(T1–T35)Bosco Catholic School System
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
405 16th Avenue Ne
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1692
#1(T1–T35) 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
#1(T1–T35)Prince 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
#1(T1–T35)Regis Middle School
Gr: 6-8 | 321 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
735 Prairie Dr NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 363-1968
#1(T1–T35)St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
1430 14th Street
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-6348
#1(T1–T35) St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
1007 E Rusholme Street
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 322-2923
#1(T1–T35)Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1361 7th Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 362-6952
#1(T1–T35)Isaac Newton Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 422 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
1635 Linmar Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 362-9512
#1(T1–T35)Newton Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
1710 N 11th Avenue E
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-1924
#1(T1–T35)Trinity Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
116 N. Main Street
Protivin, IA 52163
(563) 569-8556
#1(T1–T35)Willowwind School
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 7
950 Dover St
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 338-6061
#1(T1–T35)Sioux Center Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 501 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Calvinist
630 1st Ave Se
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-0777
#1(T1–T35)Bergman Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
100 45th St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 274-0453
#1(T1–T35)Ankeny Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 509 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
1604 West 1st St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-8114
#1(T1–T35)Central Iowa Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 55 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
1331 Hobart St
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-3000
#1(T1–T35)Heritage Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
255 Hackberry St
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 626-4777
#1(T1–T35) Newman Catholic School
Gr: K-12 | 628 students
Avg. class size: 39 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
2445 19th St Sw
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-6939
#1(T1–T35)St. Francis Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
310 Columbus Drive
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 753-7977
#1(T1–T35)Aquin Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
608 3rd Ave Nw
Cascade, IA 52033
(563) 852-3331
#1(T1–T35)Central Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
310 3rd Street W
Atkins, IA 52206
(319) 223-5271
#1(T1–T35)Hillside Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 3
1250 12th Avenue
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 339-0998
#1(T1–T35) St. Augustin Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
4320 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 279-5947
#1(T1–T35)St. Paul Lutheran Church & School
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1217 4th Ave S
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-7208
#1(T1–T35)St. Theresa Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
5810 Carpenter Ave
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 2026.
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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