Top 3 Best Iowa Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 blue ribbon private high schools serving 2,345 students in Iowa.
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Iowa include Dowling Catholic High School, Pella Christian High School and Newman Catholic School.
100% of blue ribbon private high schools in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.

Top Ranked Iowa Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2024)

School
Location
Students
Year
Dowling Catholic High School
(Catholic)
1400 Buffalo Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 222-1015
1,415 students
Year: 2003
Newman Catholic School
Newman Catholic School Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
(1)
2445 19th St Sw
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-6939
628 students
Year: n/a
Pella Christian High School
Pella Christian High School Photo - Chapels are held twice a week to live into the faith formation of students.
(Christian)
(1)
300 Eagle Ln
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4440
302 students
Year: n/a

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Iowa?
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Iowa include Dowling Catholic High School, Pella Christian High School and Newman Catholic School.
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in Iowa?
3 blue ribbon private high schools are located in Iowa.
What percentage of blue ribbon private high schools are religiously affiliated in Iowa?
100% of blue ribbon private high schools in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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