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Best Des Moines County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 1,010 students in Des Moines County, IA (there are 15 public schools, serving 5,787 public students). 15% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in Des Moines County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Des Moines County Private Schools (2026)

Map of Burlington Notre Dame
Burlington Notre Dame
Gr: PK-12 | 431 students
Catholic
700 S Roosevelt Ave
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 754-8431
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Map of Burlington Notre Dame Junior/Senior High School
Burlington Notre Dame Junior/Senior High School
Gr: PK-12 | 461 students
Catholic
702 S Roosevelt Ave
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 754-8431
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Map of Great River Christian School
Great River Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 118 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
426 Harrison Ave
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2255
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Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearDes Moines County Total Schools
20253
20243
20232
20222
20212
20202
20193
20183
20173
20163
20153
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# Students
1,010 Students
52,730 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearDes Moines County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
2025337217179
2024337212172
2023290192174
2022261203185
2021261201180
2020261196171
2019346199175
2018338197172
2017206195180
2016206194178
2015206188167
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% Average Students of Color
19%
16%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDes Moines County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202519%16%34%
202419%16%34%
202328%17%33%
202228%15%33%
202128%16%32%
202028%15%32%
201910%14%31%
201818%15%31%
201712%13%32%
201612%13%32%
201512%12%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
75 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDes Moines County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202513:112:111:1
202413:112:111:1
202313:113:111:1
202211:113:111:1
202111:113:111:1
202011:113:112:1
201912:114:112:1
201812:114:112:1
201714:113:112:1
201614:113:112:1
201514:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
39%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2019-2025)

YearDes Moines County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202590%40%55%
202490%41%54%
202390%41%54%
202290%41%54%
202190%42%54%
202090%42%54%
201990%42%53%
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Average Class Size
8 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2019-2025)

YearDes Moines County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202581615
202481615
202381515
202281615
202181615
202081615
201981615
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average % on Financial Aid
5%
37%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2019-2025)

YearDes Moines County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20255%37%34%
20245%38%34%
20235%38%34%
20225%38%33%
20215%38%33%
20205%36%32%
20195%36%31%
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Average Acceptance Rate
100%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearDes Moines County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20250.460.470.65
20240.460.470.65
20230.540.500.65
20220.440.470.64
20210.440.470.64
20200.440.470.64
20190.460.460.63
20180.440.450.63
20170.500.390.61
20160.500.390.61
20150.500.390.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
29 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearDes Moines County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20253%3%5%
20243%2%5%
20233%3%5%
20221%2%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%2%4%
20193%2%4%
20182%2%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
18 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDes Moines County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20252%6%9%
20242%7%9%
20233%6%9%
20225%6%8%
20215%6%9%
20205%6%9%
20194%5%8%
20184%5%8%
20173%4%8%
20163%4%8%
20153%4%8%
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# Black Students
19 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDes Moines County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20252%3%7%
20242%3%7%
20232%3%8%
20221%3%7%
20211%3%7%
20201%3%8%
20191%3%7%
20181%3%7%
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# White Students
708 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
70%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDes Moines County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202570%70%52%
202470%71%52%
202360%68%52%
202272%71%54%
202172%70%54%
202072%71%54%
201970%72%56%
201872%72%56%
201763%77%58%
201663%76%58%
201563%76%58%
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# 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
236 Students
9,674 Students
% of Others Students
23%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDes Moines County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202523%18%26%
202423%17%26%
202332%20%25%
202221%18%25%
202121%18%25%
202021%18%24%
201922%18%24%
201821%18%23%
201732%15%22%
201632%16%22%
201532%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
1 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Des Moines County, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Des Moines County, IA include Great River Christian School, Burlington Notre Dame, and Burlington Notre Dame Junior/Senior High School.
How many private schools are located in Des Moines County?
3 private schools are located in Des Moines County.
What percentage of students in Des Moines County go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Des Moines County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Des Moines County?
100% of private schools in Des Moines County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Des Moines County are often viewed compared to one another?

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