For the 2025 school year, there are 37 christian private schools serving 5,595 students in Iowa. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Iowa.
The top ranked christian private schools in Iowa include Heartland Christian School, Ankeny Christian Academy, and Central Iowa Christian School.
The average tuition cost is $8,982, which is lower than the Iowa private school average tuition cost of $9,730.
Top Ranked Christian Private Schools in Iowa (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ankeny Christian Academy![Ankeny Christian Academy Photo]( "Ankeny Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
1604 West 1st St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-8114
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-8114
Grades: PK-12
| 509 students
Central Iowa Christian School![Central Iowa Christian School Photo]( "Central Iowa Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
1331 Hobart St
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-3000
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-3000
Grades: K-8
| 55 students
13007 Douglas Pkwy
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 334-2240
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 334-2240
Grades: PK-12
| 1,086 students
Great River Christian School
(Christian)
426 Harrison Ave
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2255
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2255
Grades: PK-12
| 118 students
Heartland Christian School
(Christian)
400 Wright Rd
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 322-5817
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 322-5817
Grades: PK-12
| 239 students
1635 Linmar Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 362-9512
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 362-9512
Grades: PK-12
| 359 students
1426 Tanglefoot Ln
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-5700
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-5700
Grades: PK-12
| 220 students
Clear Lake Classical
(Christian)
3714 N Shore Dr
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(630) 854-3006
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(630) 854-3006
Grades: PK-9
| 75 students
Community Christian School![Community Christian School Photo - Community Christian School is a non-denominational school in Fort Dodge, IA.]( "Community Christian School Photo - Community Christian School is a non-denominational school in Fort Dodge, IA.")
(Christian)
2406 9 1/2 Ave S
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 573-3011
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 573-3011
Grades: PK-8
| 138 students
Empigo Academy
(Christian)
4801 Franklin Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 350-4008
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 350-4008
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Faith Academy
(Christian)
1030 Cross Park Ave
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 351-4860
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 351-4860
Grades: K-6
| 86 students
Gospel Assembly Christian Academy
(Christian)
4665 72nd St
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 276-9047
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 276-9047
Grades: 1-12
| 15 students
Heritage Christian School![Heritage Christian School Photo - Our Pre-K program is taught by passionate, state-certified teachers with early childhood education endorsements. They create a nurturing environment where students feel comfortable and safe as they learn and grow.]( "Heritage Christian School Photo - Our Pre-K program is taught by passionate, state-certified teachers with early childhood education endorsements. They create a nurturing environment where students feel comfortable and safe as they learn and grow.")
(Christian)
255 Hackberry St
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 626-4777
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 626-4777
Grades: PK-8
| 213 students
3600 Cottage Grove Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 560-2333
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 560-2333
Grades: PK-K
| 39 students
Inwood Christian School
(Christian)
302 E Madison St
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4541
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4541
Grades: PK-8
| 58 students
Joshua Christian Academy
(Christian)
1740 Garfield Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 265-0603
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 265-0603
Grades: PK-12
| 139 students
Kanawha Christian School
(Christian)
470 E 5th St
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-2233
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-2233
Grades: K-10
| 36 students
Keokuk Christian Academy
(Christian)
1578 Hilton Rd
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-5752
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-5752
Grades: PK-12
| 101 students
3901 S. Center
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 753-8824
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 753-8824
Grades: K-8
| 50 students
Mt Pleasant Christian School
(Christian)
1505 E Washington St
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-8613
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-8613
Grades: K-12
| 82 students
Newton Christian School![Newton Christian School Photo - Students enjoy working on special art projects with local artist Lisa Davis.]( "Newton Christian School Photo - Students enjoy working on special art projects with local artist Lisa Davis.")
(Christian)
1710 N 11th Avenue E
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-1924
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-1924
Grades: PK-8
| 102 students
811 North Kentucky Avenue
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-6440
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-6440
Grades: PK-12
| 74 students
Norwalk Christian Academy
(Christian)
225 N Ave
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 313-7837
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 313-7837
Grades: K-5
| 9 students
Oskaloosa Christian School
(Christian)
726 N. E Street
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 672-2174
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 672-2174
Grades: K-8
| 201 students
Ottumwa Christian School
(Christian)
458 N Court St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-9119
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-9119
Grades: PK-12
| 89 students
Peoria Christian School
(Christian)
110 Peoria West St
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 625-4131
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 625-4131
Grades: PK-8
| 48 students
Royal Legacy Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
715 E 4th St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 595-1097
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 595-1097
Grades: K-7
| 25 students
Sheldon Christian School
(Christian)
1425 E 9th St
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2429
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2429
Grades: K-8
| 106 students
928 Jefferson St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 235-6191
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 235-6191
Grades: PK-4
| 57 students
Sully Christian School![Sully Christian School Photo - We seek to grow and mature children into perceptive and loving Christians who are equipped to be transforming influences in today's world.]( "Sully Christian School Photo - We seek to grow and mature children into perceptive and loving Christians who are equipped to be transforming influences in today's world.")
(Christian)
12629 S 92nd Avenue E
Sully, IA 50251
(641) 594-4180
Sully, IA 50251
(641) 594-4180
Grades: K-8
| 43 students
18000 D Ave
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-3679
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-3679
Grades: K-8
| 68 students
Tri-state Christian School
(Christian)
5025 Saratoga Rd
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 231-3701
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 231-3701
Grades: K-12
| 116 students
Unity Christian High School
(Christian)
216 Michigan Ave Sw
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4114
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4114
Grades: 9-12
| 312 students
Victory Christian Academy![Victory Christian Academy Photo]( "Victory Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
805 N 1st St
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 962-1632
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 962-1632
Grades: PK-6
| 29 students
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