The average private high school in Iowa offers 9 extracurriculars (2025-26).
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 (2025-26)
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 2025-26.
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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