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 in Des Moines County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Des Moines County, IA include Burlington Notre Dame, Great River Christian School, and Burlington Notre Dame Junior/Senior High School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
Top-Ranked Des Moines County Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Burlington Notre Dame
(Catholic)
700 S Roosevelt Ave
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 754-8431
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 754-8431
Gr: PK-12 | 431 students Acceptance rate listed
702 S Roosevelt Ave
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 754-8431
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 754-8431
Gr: PK-12 | 461 students
Great River Christian School
(Christian)
426 Harrison Ave
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2255
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2255
Gr: PK-12 | 118 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Overview
This County (Des Moines County)
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
1,010 Students
52,698 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
75 Teachers
4,274 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
40%
Average Class Size
8 students
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average % on Financial Aid
5%
37%
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.48
# 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%
# 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
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
9,624 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, Great River Christian School, 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?
Which private schools in Des Moines County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Des Moines County include: Burlington Notre Dame vs. Great River Christian School, Great River Christian School vs. Burlington Notre Dame
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