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Des Moines County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 91%.
100% of private schools in Des Moines County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Des Moines County Private Schools (2026-27)

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
# Students
1,010 Students
52,668 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
75 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
39%
Average Class Size
8 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average % on Financial Aid
5%
39%
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.48
# American Indian Students
0 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
29 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
19 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
708 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
70%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
236 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
23%
18%
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 Burlington Notre Dame Junior/Senior High School, Great River Christian School, and Burlington Notre Dame.
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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