Lourdes Catholic School Photo

Best Bettendorf Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 889 students in Bettendorf, IA (there are 12 public schools, serving 8,354 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Bettendorf, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
The top ranked private schools in Bettendorf, IA include Rivermont Collegiate, Lourdes Catholic School, and Morning Star Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
40% of private schools in Bettendorf, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Bettendorf Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Lourdes Catholic School
Lourdes Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
1453 Mississippi Blvd
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-3466
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Morning Star Academy
Morning Star Academy Photo - Upper school students on their annual field trip to Chicago.
(Christian)
(2)
1426 Tanglefoot Ln
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-5700
Gr: PK-12 | 220 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rivermont Collegiate
Rivermont Collegiate Photo - The Carriage House: Art classroom and girls' residence
1821 Sunset Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bettendorf KinderCare
Bettendorf KinderCare Photo - Infants go for a spring ride
Daycare / Preschool
2330 Tech Dr.
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-5632
Gr: NS-PK | 134 students
Kid's Choice Bettendorf
Kid's Choice Bettendorf Photo - Building Image
Daycare / Preschool
2986 Victoria St.
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-5900
Gr: NS-PK | 5 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Bettendorf, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Bettendorf, IA include Rivermont Collegiate, Lourdes Catholic School, and Morning Star Academy.
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 18% minority students, which is higher 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 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bettendorf?
40% of private schools in Bettendorf are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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