The average private high school in Iowa was founded around 1959 (2024).
The oldest private high school in Iowa is Prince Of Peace Catholic School, founded in 1852.
Year Founded Range: 1852
2023
Avg. Year Founded: 1959
Oldest Private High Schools in Iowa (2024)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
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)
Founding Date: 1852
Grades: PK-12
312 S 4th St
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-1663
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-1663
Rank: #22.
Founding Date: 1868
Grades: PK-12
502 Franklin St
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-3356
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-3356
Rank: #33.
Founding Date: 1884
Grades: PK-12
1821 Sunset Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
Rank: #44.
Scattergood Friends School![Scattergood Friends School Photo - Scattergood offers a Sustainable Agriculture Endorsement. Students earning this endorsement take five farm-related Project classes over the course of four years, complete an agriculturally-related topic for either their Junior or Senior research papers and design and execute a 30-hour service project with with Scattergood Farm's livestock, 35 acre restored prairie, or 10 acre certified organic vegetable fields and fruit orchards.]( "Scattergood Friends School Photo - Scattergood offers a Sustainable Agriculture Endorsement. Students earning this endorsement take five farm-related Project classes over the course of four years, complete an agriculturally-related topic for either their Junior or Senior research papers and design and execute a 30-hour service project with with Scattergood Farm's livestock, 35 acre restored prairie, or 10 acre certified organic vegetable fields and fruit orchards.")
(Friends)
Founding Date: 1890
Grades: 9-12
1951 Delta Ave
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 519-1860
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 519-1860
Rank: #55.
Dowling Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1918
Grades: 9-12
1400 Buffalo Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 222-1015
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 222-1015
Rank: #66.
Western Christian High School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1919
Grades: 9-12
925 5th St
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1013
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1013
Rank: #77.
St. Pauls Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Founding Date: 1925
Grades: K-12
404 W Main
Latimer, IA 50452
(641) 579-6046
Latimer, IA 50452
(641) 579-6046
Rank: #88.
Founding Date: 1939
Grades: 9-12
300 Eagle Ln
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4440
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4440
Rank: #99.
Founding Date: 1945
Grades: 6-12
1421 540th Street SW
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-2073
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-2073
Rank: #1010.
Founding Date: 1948
Grades: PK-12
13007 Douglas Pkwy
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 334-2240
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 334-2240
Rank: #1111.
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)
Founding Date: 1949
Grades: 9-12
1021 Douglas St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-0573
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-0573
Rank: #1212.
Regina Catholic Education Center
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1958
Grades: 7-12
2150 Rochester Ave
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 338-5436
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 338-5436
Rank: #1313.
Souixland Christian School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1959
Grades: PK-12
6000 Gordon Drive
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-4732
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-4732
Rank: #1414.
Founding Date: 1961
Grades: K-12
2445 19th St Sw
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-6939
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-6939
Rank: #1515.
Unity Christian High School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1964
Grades: 9-12
216 Michigan Ave Sw
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4114
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4114
Rank: #1616.
Founding Date: 1972
Grades: PK-12
804 Dr Robert Keith Wallace Drive
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Rank: #1717.
Cedar Valley Christian School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1974
Grades: PK-12
3636 Cottage Grove Ave Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 366-7462
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 366-7462
Rank: #1818.
Pathway Christian School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1979
Grades: K-12
5764 Highway 1 Sw
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-5443
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-5443
Rank: #1919.
Founding Date: 1985
Grades: K-12
811 North Kentucky Avenue
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-6440
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-6440
Rank: #2020.
Founding Date: 1989
Grades: PK-12
1635 Linmar Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 362-9512
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 362-9512
Rank: #2121.
Ankeny Christian Academy![Ankeny Christian Academy Photo]( "Ankeny Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1992
Grades: PK-12
1604 West 1st St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-8114
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-8114
Rank: #2222.
Founding Date: 1994
Grades: PK-12
1426 Tanglefoot Ln
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-5700
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-5700
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Great River Christian School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1996
Grades: PK-12
426 Harrison Ave
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2255
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2255
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Ottumwa Christian School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1996
Grades: PK-12
458 N Court St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-9119
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-9119
Rank: #2525.
Xavier High School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1998
Grades: 9-12
6300 42nd Street Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
(319) 294-6635
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
(319) 294-6635
Rank: #2626.
Founding Date: 2003
Grades: K-12
4520 Rownd Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 266-4565
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 266-4565
Rank: #2727.
Joshua Christian Academy
(Christian)
Founding Date: 2010
Grades: PK-12
1740 Garfield Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 265-0603
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 265-0603
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Empigo Academy
(Christian)
Founding Date: 2023
Grades: 9-12
4801 Franklin Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 350-4008
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 350-4008
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Iowa Conservatory![Iowa Conservatory Photo - Costume Studio]( "Iowa Conservatory Photo - Costume Studio")
Special Program Emphasis
Founding Date: 2023
Grades: 8-12
123 N. Linn St.
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 804-5943
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 804-5943
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Iowa average Private High Schools founding year?
The Iowa average Private High Schools founding year is 1959 for 2024.
What are the Private High Schools with oldest founding year in Iowa?
The top ranked Private High Schools in Iowa include Prince Of Peace Catholic School, Marquette Catholic Schools Pk-12 and Rivermont Collegiate.
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