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Bellevue Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 574 students in Bellevue, IA, 43% of all K-12 students in Bellevue, IA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Bellevue, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Bellevue Private Schools (2026-27)

Marquette Catholic Schools Pk-12 Photo
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)
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Map of St. Joseph's School
St. Joseph's School
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students
Catholic
403 Park Street
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-3284
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Bellevue, IA Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
574
Students
$1,560
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Bellevue)
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
259 Schools
# Students
574 Students
52,668 Students
0.28
0.48
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
0%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
0 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
0%
3%
# White Students
214 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
83%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
42 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
16%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
47 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
39%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
9 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
24
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,560
$7,664
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
91%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
17 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Bellevue, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Bellevue, IA include St. Joseph's School and Marquette Catholic Schools Pk-12.
How many private schools are located in Bellevue?
2 private schools are located in Bellevue.
What percentage of students in Bellevue go to private school?
43% of all K-12 students in Bellevue are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bellevue?
100% of private schools in Bellevue are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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