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Cedar Rapids Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 1,218 students in Cedar Rapids, IA.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Iowa private high school average acceptance rate of 85%.
75% of private high schools in Cedar Rapids, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Cedar Rapids Private High Schools (2026-27)

Isaac Newton Christian Academy Photo
Isaac Newton Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 422 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
1635 Linmar Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 362-9512
(7)
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Map of Tanager Place School
Tanager Place School
Gr: 3-11 | 22 students
Special Education School
2309 C St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 365-9164
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Map of Xavier High School
Xavier High School
Gr: 9-12 | 610 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 23
Catholic
6300 42nd Street Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
(319) 294-6635
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Map of Cedar Valley Christian School
Cedar Valley Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 164 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
3636 Cottage Grove Ave Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 366-7462
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Cedar Rapids, IA Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
1,218
Students
$8,133
Avg. Tuition
25
Avg. Class Size
9%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Cedar Rapids)
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
78 Schools
# Students
1,218 Students
25,897 Students
% Students of Color
9%
14%
0.42
0.38
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
68 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
23 Students
568 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
1,533 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
6%
# Black Students
38 Students
880 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
906 Students
20,185 Students
% White Students
74%
78%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
45 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
229 Students
2,578 Students
% of Others Students
19%
10%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
98 Teachers
2,342 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
62%
46%
Average Class Size
25 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
9 courses
Average SAT score
1360
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
24
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,133
$10,188
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
41%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$0
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Cedar Rapids, IA?
The top ranked private high schools in Cedar Rapids, IA include Isaac Newton Christian Academy, Xavier High School, and Tanager Place School.
How many private high schools are located in Cedar Rapids?
4 private high schools are located in Cedar Rapids.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Cedar Rapids?
75% of private high schools in Cedar Rapids are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).
Which private high schools in Cedar Rapids are often viewed compared to one another?

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