For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 2,310 students in Black Hawk County, IA (there are 35 public schools, serving 18,409 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Black Hawk County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Black Hawk County, IA include Cedar Ridge Christian School, Bosco Catholic School System, and Blessed Maria Assunta Pallotta Middle School.
The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is lower than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
Top-Ranked Black Hawk County Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3225 W 9th St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 232-1422
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 232-1422
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students Acceptance rate listed
Bosco Catholic School System
(Catholic)
405 16th Avenue Ne
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1692
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1692
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 8
Cedar Ridge Christian School
(Christian)
1015 S. Division Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 235-9309
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 235-9309
Gr: K-12 | 364 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Edward School
(Catholic)
139 E Mitchell Ave
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 233-6202
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 233-6202
Gr: K-5 | 339 students Acceptance rate listed
615 Washington Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 277-6781
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 277-6781
Gr: K-8 | 169 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
600 Stephan Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 232-1422
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 232-1422
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students
Columbus Catholic High School
(Catholic)
3231 W 9th St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 232-1422
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 232-1422
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students Avg. class size: 18 students
Immaculate Conception-st Joseph School
(Catholic)
Po Box 256
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1089
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1089
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students
Immanuel Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4820 Oster Parkway
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 260-2000
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 260-2000
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Royal Legacy Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
715 E 4th St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 595-1097
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 595-1097
Gr: K-7 | 25 students
928 Jefferson St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 235-6191
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 235-6191
Gr: PK-4 | 57 students
4520 Rownd Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 266-4565
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 266-4565
Gr: K-12 | 181 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Black Hawk County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Queen Of Peace (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
127 E Parker Street
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 232-2418
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 232-2418
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students
Sacred Heart School (Closed 2016)
(Catholic)
620 W 5th St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 234-6593
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 234-6593
Gr: NS-5 | 171 students
1729 Mulberry St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 234-6665
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 234-6665
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students
Overview
This County (Black Hawk County)
This State (IA)
# Schools
12 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
2,310 Students
52,671 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
226 Teachers
4,274 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
40%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
9 courses
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,894
$9,686
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,988
$2,769
Average Acceptance Rate
73%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.48
# American Indian Students
2 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
101 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
158 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
7%
# Black Students
109 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
4%
3%
# White Students
1,579 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
67%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
394 Students
9,597 Students
% of Others Students
17%
18%
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 top-ranked private schools in Black Hawk County, IA include Cedar Ridge Christian School, Bosco Catholic School System, and Blessed Maria Assunta Pallotta Middle 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?
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. Patrick Catholic School vs. Valley Lutheran School
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