The average private high school in Iowa offers 9 extracurriculars (2026).
The private high school in Iowa offering the most extracurriculars is Bishop Heelan Catholic High School, offering 24 extracurriculars.
Extra Offered Range: 1
24
Avg. Extra Offered: 9
Iowa Private High Schools Offering the Most Extra-Curriculars (2026)
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.
Extra-curriculars: 11
Grades: 9-12
300 Eagle Ln
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4440
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4440
Rank: #66.
Extra-curriculars: 10
Grades: K-12
4520 Rownd Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 266-4565
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 266-4565
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
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: #7 - 87. - 8.
Extra-curriculars: 9
Grades: PK-12
1821 Sunset Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
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: #9 - 109. - 10.
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: #1111.
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: #12 - 1312. - 13.
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: #12 - 1312. - 13.
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: #1414.
Tipton Christian Academy![Tipton Christian Academy Photo]( "Tipton Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
Extra-curriculars: 3
Grades: K-12
323 West Second St
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-2168
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-2168
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Extra-curriculars: 2
Grades: PK-12
3636 Cottage Grove Ave Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 366-7462
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 366-7462
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Great River Christian School
(Christian)
Extra-curriculars: 2
Grades: PK-12
426 Harrison Ave
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2255
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2255
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Unity Christian High School
(Christian)
Extra-curriculars: 2
Grades: 9-12
216 Michigan Ave Sw
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4114
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4114
Rank: #1818.
Extra-curriculars: 1
Grades: PK-12
1426 Tanglefoot Ln
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-5700
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-5700
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Iowa average number of extracurriculars offered by private high schools?
The Iowa average number of extracurriculars by private high schools is 9 for 2026.
What are the private high schools with most extracurriculars offered in Iowa?
The top-ranked private high schools in Iowa include Bishop Heelan Catholic High School, Xavier High School and Marquette Catholic Schools Pk-12.
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