Best Iowa Alternative Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 alternative private schools serving 745 students in Iowa.
43% of alternative private schools in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Alternative Private Schools in Iowa (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Boys & Girls Home Family Services
Alternative School
2101 Court St
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 293-4757
Grades: 1-12
| 90 students
Crossroads Academy
Alternative School
107 Vernon St
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6356
Grades: 1-12
| 31 students
Dallas Center Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
23209 Quinlan Ave
Dallas Center, IA 50063
(515) 992-3117
Grades: 1-12
| 17 students
Purple Bloom School Llc
Alternative School
2060 12th Ave
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-3873
Grades: PK-3
| 66 students
Quakerdale Promise Academy
All-boys | Alternative School (Friends)
26866 Co Highway S55
New Providence, IA 50206
(515) 216-4387
Grades: 9-10
| 4 students
St. Columbkille School
Alternative School (Catholic)
1198 Rush Street
Dubuque, IA 52003
(563) 582-3532
Grades: K-5
| 291 students
Woodward Academy
Alternative School
1251 334th St
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-3481
Grades: 7-12
| 246 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many alternative private schools are located in Iowa?
7 alternative private schools are located in Iowa.
How diverse are alternative private schools in Iowa?
Iowa alternative private schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is higher than the Iowa private school average of 17%.
What percentage of alternative private schools are religiously affiliated in Iowa?
43% of alternative private schools in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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