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Council Bluffs Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 957 students in Council Bluffs, IA.
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the Iowa private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.
75% of private high schools in Council Bluffs, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Council Bluffs Private High Schools (2026-27)

Map of Heartland Christian School
Heartland Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 239 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
400 Wright Rd
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 322-5817
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St. Albert Catholic Photo
St. Albert Catholic
Gr: PK-12 | 675 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
400 Gleason Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-2316
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Map of Liberty Christian School
Liberty Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 20 students
Baptist
2701 Avenue N
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 322-2321
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Map of Oneschool Global
Oneschool Global
Gr: 3-12 | 23 students
525 Woodbury Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 322-4520
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Council Bluffs, IA Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
957
Students
+5.0% (+46 students) 10-yr
$16,500
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
-17.4% (-4 students) 9-yr
14%
Students of Color
+55.6% (+5.0 pp) 10-yr
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+15.4% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Council Bluffs)
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
78 Schools
# Students
957 Students
25,959 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearCouncil Bluffs, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025239337253
2024239331245
202394252247
2022257287257
2021257279249
2020257273235
2019248267242
2018248267238
2017222257246
2016217253241
2015228244220
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% Students of Color
14%
14%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCouncil Bluffs, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202514%14%32%
202414%14%31%
20235%17%31%
20227%15%30%
20217%15%30%
20207%14%29%
201912%12%29%
201812%12%28%
20179%12%30%
20169%12%30%
20159%10%30%
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0.49
0.38

Diversity Score Trends

YearCouncil Bluffs, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20250.490.380.61
20240.490.370.60
20230.380.430.60
20220.290.360.58
20210.290.360.57
20200.290.350.57
20190.310.310.56
20180.310.310.55
20170.250.290.54
20160.210.290.54
20150.280.290.53
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
68 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
568 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCouncil Bluffs, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20251%3%5%
20241%2%6%
20231%4%6%
20222%3%5%
20212%4%5%
20202%3%5%
20192%2%5%
20182%3%5%
20172%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
79 Students
1,533 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCouncil Bluffs, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20258%6%9%
20248%6%9%
20231%7%8%
20223%6%8%
20213%6%8%
20203%6%8%
20194%4%8%
20184%4%8%
20174%4%7%
20164%4%8%
20154%3%8%
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# Black Students
16 Students
880 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCouncil Bluffs, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20252%3%8%
20242%4%8%
20231%4%8%
20221%3%8%
20211%3%8%
20201%3%8%
20192%3%8%
20182%2%8%
20172%2%8%
20162%2%8%
20152%2%9%
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# White Students
654 Students
20,185 Students
% White Students
68%
78%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCouncil Bluffs, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202568%78%59%
202468%79%60%
202376%74%60%
202284%79%62%
202184%79%63%
202084%80%64%
201982%83%64%
201882%83%65%
201787%84%66%
201689%84%66%
201584%84%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
45 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
200 Students
2,597 Students
% of Others Students
21%
10%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCouncil Bluffs, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202521%10%17%
202421%9%15%
202320%11%16%
202210%9%16%
202110%8%15%
202010%8%14%
201910%8%14%
201810%8%13%
20175%8%14%
20163%8%13%
20158%8%12%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
66 Teachers
2,342 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCouncil Bluffs, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202515:111:110:1
202415:111:110:1
202313:112:110:1
202213:112:110:1
202113:112:110:1
202013:112:110:1
201912:112:110:1
201812:112:110:1
201712:112:110:1
201611:112:110:1
201513:112:110:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
47%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearCouncil Bluffs, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202548%48%57%
202448%49%57%
202248%50%56%
202148%50%56%
202048%51%56%
201948%51%55%
201848%48%55%
201748%46%55%
201642%46%54%
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Average Class Size
19 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearCouncil Bluffs, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025191714
2024221714
2022221614
2021221614
2020221614
2019221614
2018221814
2017221614
2016231614
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Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
9 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearCouncil Bluffs, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202515913
202415912
202215912
202115912
202015912
201915811
201815711
201715711
201615711
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Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2016-2025)

YearCouncil Bluffs, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025242526
2024242526
2022242526
2021242526
2020242426
2019242425
2018242425
2017242425
2016242425
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,500
$11,342
Average % on Financial Aid
38%
40%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2016-2025)

YearCouncil Bluffs, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202538%40%38%
202438%43%37%
202238%43%36%
202138%43%36%
202038%38%35%
201938%38%34%
201838%41%33%
201735%36%32%
201635%37%31%
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Average Endowment Size
$26.55 million
$18.1 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
60%
82%
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Council Bluffs, IA?
The top ranked private high schools in Council Bluffs, IA include Heartland Christian School and St. Albert Catholic.
How many private high schools are located in Council Bluffs?
4 private high schools are located in Council Bluffs.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Council Bluffs?
75% of private high schools in Council Bluffs are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private high schools in Council Bluffs are often viewed compared to one another?

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