For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 308 students in 51501, IA (there are 9 public schools, serving 5,110 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in 51501, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in 51501, IA is Heartland Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in 51501, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).
Top-Ranked 51501 Iowa Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Heartland Christian School
(Christian)
400 Wright Rd
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 322-5817
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 322-5817
Gr: PK-12 | 239 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Liberty Christian School
(Baptist)
2701 Avenue N
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 322-2321
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 322-2321
Gr: K-12 | 20 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1500 N 16th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 322-3294
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 322-3294
Gr: NS-6 | 49 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 51501, IA?
The top-ranked private schools in 51501, IA is Heartland Christian School.
How many private schools are located in 51501?
3 private schools are located in 51501.
What percentage of students in 51501 go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in 51501 are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 51501?
100% of private schools in 51501 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).
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