Best Iowa Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 blue ribbon private high schools serving 2,319 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 Other).

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.