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Bettendorf Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 833 students in Bettendorf, IA, 10% of all K-12 students in Bettendorf, IA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
40% of private schools in Bettendorf, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Bettendorf Private Schools (2026-27)

Lourdes Catholic School Photo
Lourdes Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
1453 Mississippi Blvd
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-3466
(3)
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Morning Star Academy Photo
Morning Star Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 220 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
1426 Tanglefoot Ln
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-5700
(2)
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Rivermont Collegiate Photo
Rivermont Collegiate
Gr: PK-12 | 117 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 9
1821 Sunset Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
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Bettendorf KinderCare Photo
Bettendorf KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 134 students
Daycare / Preschool
2330 Tech Dr.
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-5632
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Kid's Choice Bettendorf
Gr: NS-PK | 5 students
Daycare / Preschool
2986 Victoria St.
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-5900
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Bettendorf, IA Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
833
Students
$6,755
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
13%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Bettendorf)
This State (IA)
# Schools
5 Schools
259 Schools
# Students
833 Students
52,668 Students
% Students of Color
13%
16%
0.58
0.48
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
50 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
6%
2%
# Hispanic Students
39 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
13 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
491 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
56%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
280 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
32%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
72 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
39%
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
9 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,755
$7,664
Average Summer Program Cost
$153
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
39%
Average Endowment Size
$3.5 million
$ million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
72%
91%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Bettendorf, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Bettendorf, IA include Morning Star Academy, Lourdes Catholic School, and Rivermont Collegiate.
How many private schools are located in Bettendorf?
5 private schools are located in Bettendorf.
How diverse are private schools in Bettendorf?
Bettendorf private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Iowa private school average of 16%.
What percentage of students in Bettendorf go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Bettendorf are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bettendorf?
40% of private schools in Bettendorf are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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