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Iowa Catholic Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 113 catholic private schools serving 32,017 students in Iowa. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Iowa.

The catholic private schools in Iowa include Marquette Catholic Schools Pk-12, Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School, and Prince Of Peace Catholic School.

The average tuition cost is $5,556, which is lower than the Iowa private school average tuition cost of $7,664.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 113
# Students Served: 32,017

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 113
# Students Served: 32,017

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private schools in Iowa?

The catholic private schools in Iowa include Marquette Catholic Schools Pk-12, Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School, and Prince Of Peace Catholic School.

How many catholic private schools are located in Iowa?

113 catholic private schools are located in Iowa.

How much do catholic private schools cost in Iowa?

The average tuition cost is $5,556, which is lower than the Iowa private school average tuition cost of $7,664.

How diverse are catholic private schools in Iowa?

Iowa catholic private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is higher than the Iowa private school average of 16%.

Iowa Catholic Private School Trends

113

Private Schools

32,017

Students

$5,556

Avg. Tuition

17%

Students of Color

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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