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Iowa Christian Private High Schools

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 19 christian private high schools serving 4,282 students in Iowa.

Tuition: The average tuition cost is $7,473, which is lower than the Iowa private high school average tuition cost of $10,188.

Top schools: The christian private high schools in Iowa include Des Moines Christian School, Cedar Ridge Christian School, and Ankeny Christian Academy.

Share of the state: These schools make up 24% of the 78 private schools in Iowa and 17% of its 25,897 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 19
# Students Served: 4,282

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 19
# Students Served: 4,282

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked christian private high schools in Iowa?

The christian private high schools in Iowa include Des Moines Christian School, Cedar Ridge Christian School, and Ankeny Christian Academy.

How many christian private high schools are located in Iowa?

19 christian private high schools are located in Iowa.

How much do christian private high schools cost in Iowa?

The average tuition cost is $7,473, which is lower than the Iowa private school average tuition cost of $10,188.

How diverse are christian private high schools in Iowa?

Iowa christian private high schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is higher than the Iowa private school average of 14%.

Iowa Christian Private High Schools Trends

Private Schools

4,282

Students

$7,473

Avg. Tuition

16%

Students of Color

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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