St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School Photo - STREAM is an expansion of STEM. It is an acronym for Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, the Arts and Math. As Catholic schools, our mission is to educate the whole child; therefore, STREAM education has taken the principles of STEM infused religion across all subjects and added the arts to provide students the creative thinking skills necessary to communicate.

Best Davenport Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 2,143 students in Davenport, IA (there are 24 public schools, serving 11,821 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Davenport, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Davenport, IA include Trinity Lutheran School, Assumption High School, and John F Kennedy Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
71% of private schools in Davenport, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Davenport Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
All Saints Catholic School
(Catholic)
1926 N Marquette St
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 324-3205
Gr: PK-8 | 411 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
Assumption High School
(Catholic)
(1)
1020 W Central Park Ave
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 326-5313
Gr: 8-12 | 437 students Tuition listed
John F Kennedy Catholic School
(Catholic)
1627 W 42nd St
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 391-3030
Gr: K-8 | 337 students
St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School
St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School Photo - STREAM is an expansion of STEM. It is an acronym for Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, the Arts and Math. As Catholic schools, our mission is to educate the whole child; therefore, STREAM education has taken the principles of STEM infused religion across all subjects and added the arts to provide students the creative thinking skills necessary to communicate.
(Catholic)
1007 E Rusholme Street
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 322-2923
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
1122 W Central Park Ave
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 322-5224
Gr: PK-8 | 362 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Davenport KinderCare Preschool
Davenport KinderCare Preschool Photo - Infant B classroom
Daycare / Preschool
2108 East Locust St.
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 326-1660
Gr: NS-PK
Quad City Montessori School
Quad City Montessori School Photo - Main Building at QCMS
Montessori School
2400 East 46th Street
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 781-3336
Gr: PK-6 | 109 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Davenport, Iowa

Davenport, Iowa Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Quint City Baptist School (Closed 2006)
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
4823 Jersey Ridge Road
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 359-9494
Gr: PK-12 | 108 students
408 E 11th St
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 326-6278
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students
2626 Boies Avenue
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 323-3204
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students

Overview

This Town (Davenport)
This State (IA)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,143 Students
52,737 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
135 Teachers
4,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
39%
Average Class Size
19 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
9 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,627
$9,300
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.48
# American Indian Students
7 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
62 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
252 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
7%
# Black Students
53 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
1,508 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
69%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
98 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
314 Students
9,663 Students
% of Others Students
14%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Davenport, IA?
The top-ranked private schools in Davenport, IA include Trinity Lutheran School, Assumption High School, and John F Kennedy Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Davenport?
7 private schools are located in Davenport.
How diverse are private schools in Davenport?
Davenport private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is higher than the Iowa private school average of 16%.
What percentage of students in Davenport go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Davenport are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Davenport?
71% of private schools in Davenport are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Davenport are often viewed compared to one another?

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