Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity students and staff

Best Cedar Rapids Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 19 private schools serving 3,461 students in Cedar Rapids, IA (there are 45 public schools, serving 21,111 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Cedar Rapids, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
The top ranked private schools in Cedar Rapids, IA include Xavier High School, Isaac Newton Christian Academy, and Regis Middle School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
79% of private schools in Cedar Rapids, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Cedar Rapids Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Isaac Newton Christian Academy
Isaac Newton Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(7)
1635 Linmar Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 362-9512
Gr: PK-12 | 359 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Regis Middle School
Regis Middle School Photo
(Catholic)
735 Prairie Dr NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 363-1968
Gr: 6-8 | 321 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 8
St. Jude Elementary School
(Catholic)
3700 1st Avenue Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 396-7818
Gr: NS-3 | 193 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Matthew School
(Catholic)
(1)
2244 1st Ave Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 362-3021
Gr: K-5 | 435 students
St. Pius X Elementary School
(Catholic)
4901 Council St Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 393-4507
Gr: K-5 | 326 students
Tanager Place School
Special Education School
2309 C St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 365-9164
Gr: 3-11 | 22 students
Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity students and staff
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(7)
1361 7th Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 362-6952
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Xavier High School
(Catholic)
6300 42nd Street Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
(319) 294-6635
Gr: 9-12 | 610 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
All Saints Catholic School
(Catholic)
720 29th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 363-4110
Gr: PK-5 | 175 students
3636 Cottage Grove Ave Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 366-7462
Gr: PK-12 | 164 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
East Cedar Rapids KinderCare
East Cedar Rapids KinderCare Photo - Front lobby
Daycare / Preschool
5351 North Park Place North East
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 377-8607
Gr: NS-PK
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(1)
2900 42nd St Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 393-5656
Gr: 1-7 | 6 students
Holloway House Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(2)
3600 Cottage Grove Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 560-2333
Gr: PK-K | 39 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
215 21st Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 981-9950
Gr: 3-4 | 88 students
Jn Andrews Christian Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2773 Loggerhead Rd
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
(319) 393-1664
Gr: K-8 | 24 students Tuition listed
Lasalle Catholic Middle School
(Catholic)
3700 1st Ave Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 390-6512
Gr: 5-8 | 184 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 12
St. Patrick Middle School
(Catholic)
509 A Avenue Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 363-1027
Gr: 6-8 | 165 students
Summit Schools
Summit Schools Photo
(4)
1010 Regent Street NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 294-2036
Gr: PK-8 | 116 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
West Cedar Rapids KinderCare
West Cedar Rapids KinderCare Photo - West Cedar Rapids KinderCare - Nationally Accredited by NAEYC!
Daycare / Preschool
310 Burdette Dr. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 396-5391
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Cedar Rapids, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Cedar Rapids, IA include Xavier High School, Isaac Newton Christian Academy, and Regis Middle School.
How many private schools are located in Cedar Rapids?
19 private schools are located in Cedar Rapids.
How diverse are private schools in Cedar Rapids?
Cedar Rapids private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Iowa private school average of 16%.
What percentage of students in Cedar Rapids go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Cedar Rapids are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cedar Rapids?
79% of private schools in Cedar Rapids are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Cedar Rapids are often viewed compared to one another?

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