[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Black Hawk County, Iowa

Black Hawk County Private Schools (Closed)

Queen Of Peace

Gr: PK-8 | 134 students

Catholic

127 E Parker Street

Waterloo, IA 50703

(319) 232-2418

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Sacred Heart School

Gr: NS-5 | 171 students

Catholic

620 W 5th St

Waterloo, IA 50702

(319) 234-6593

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St. John St. Nicholas School

Gr: PK-8 | 181 students

Catholic

1729 Mulberry St

Waterloo, IA 50703

(319) 234-6665

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Overview

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

221 Teachers

4,273 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

12:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Black Hawk County Average	Iowa (IA) Average	National Average
2025	10:1	12:1	11:1
2024	12:1	12:1	11:1
2023	12:1	13:1	11:1
2022	12:1	13:1	11:1
2021	13:1	13:1	11:1
2020	13:1	13:1	12:1
2019	14:1	14:1	12:1
2018	14:1	14:1	12:1
2017	13:1	13:1	12:1
2016	13:1	13:1	12:1
2015	13:1	13:1	12:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

29%

39%

Average Class Size

18 students

16 students

Average Number of AP Courses

4 courses

9 courses

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,249

$7,664

Average Financial Aid Grant

$8,148

$2,780

Average Acceptance Rate

73%

91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52

0.48

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Diversity Score Trends
Year	Black Hawk County Average	Iowa (IA) Average	National Average
2025	0.52	0.47	0.65
2024	0.48	0.47	0.65
2023	0.49	0.50	0.65
2022	0.51	0.47	0.64
2021	0.56	0.47	0.64
2020	0.56	0.47	0.64
2019	0.50	0.46	0.63
2018	0.50	0.45	0.63
2017	0.52	0.39	0.61
2016	0.52	0.39	0.61
2015	0.50	0.39	0.61

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# American Indian Students

2 Students

116 Students

% American Indian Students

<1%

# Asian Students

101 Students

1,075 Students

% Asian Students

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Asian Student Percentage Trends
Year	Black Hawk County Average	Iowa (IA) Average	National Average
2025	4%	3%	5%
2024	5%	2%	5%
2023	6%	3%	5%
2022	6%	2%	4%
2021	8%	3%	4%
2020	8%	2%	4%
2019	7%	2%	4%
2018	7%	2%	4%
2017	4%	2%	4%
2016	4%	2%	4%
2015	3%	2%	4%

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# Hispanic Students

158 Students

3,392 Students

% Hispanic Students

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends
Year	Black Hawk County Average	Iowa (IA) Average	National Average
2025	7%	6%	9%
2024	7%	7%	9%
2023	9%	6%	9%
2022	9%	6%	8%
2021	10%	6%	9%
2020	10%	6%	9%
2019	6%	5%	8%
2018	6%	5%	8%
2017	5%	4%	8%
2016	5%	4%	8%
2015	5%	4%	8%

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# Black Students

109 Students

1,537 Students

% Black Students

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Black Student Percentage Trends
Year	Black Hawk County Average	Iowa (IA) Average	National Average
2025	5%	3%	7%
2024	5%	3%	7%
2023	4%	3%	8%
2022	4%	3%	7%
2021	3%	3%	7%
2020	3%	3%	8%
2019	2%	3%	7%
2018	2%	3%	7%
2017	3%	2%	7%
2016	3%	2%	7%
2015	3%	2%	8%

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# White Students

1,579 Students

36,965 Students

% White Students

67%

70%

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White Student Percentage Trends
Year	Black Hawk County Average	Iowa (IA) Average	National Average
2025	67%	70%	52%
2024	71%	71%	52%
2023	70%	68%	52%
2022	68%	71%	54%
2021	64%	70%	54%
2020	64%	71%	54%
2019	68%	72%	56%
2018	68%	72%	56%
2017	65%	77%	58%
2016	65%	76%	58%
2015	67%	76%	58%

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# Hawaiian Students

15 Students

98 Students

% Hawaiian Students

<1%

# Others Students

394 Students

9,655 Students

% of Others Students

17%

18%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends
Year	Black Hawk County Average	Iowa (IA) Average	National Average
2025	16%	18%	26%
2024	11%	17%	26%
2023	11%	20%	25%
2022	12%	18%	25%
2021	14%	18%	25%
2020	14%	18%	24%
2019	17%	18%	24%
2018	17%	18%	23%
2017	23%	15%	22%
2016	23%	16%	22%
2015	22%	16%	21%

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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars

9 extracurriculars

6 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

11 sports

7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Black Hawk County, IA?

The private schools in Black Hawk County, IA include Blessed Maria Assunta Pallotta Middle School, Bosco Catholic School System, and Cedar Ridge Christian School.

How many private schools are located in Black Hawk County?

12 private schools are located in Black Hawk County.

How diverse are private schools in Black Hawk County?

Black Hawk County private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is higher than the Iowa private school average of 16%.

What percentage of students in Black Hawk County go to private school?

11% of all K-12 students in Black Hawk County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).

What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Black Hawk County?

100% of private schools in Black Hawk County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Which private schools in Black Hawk County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of private schools in Black Hawk County include: Cedar Ridge Christian School vs. Valley Lutheran School, Valley Lutheran School vs. Cedar Ridge Christian School, St. Edward School vs. Cedar Ridge Christian School

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