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Best Des Moines County Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 1,010 students in Des Moines County, IA.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Iowa private high school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private high 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 High 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

Trends in Total Number of Private High Schools

YearDes Moines County Total Schools
20253
20243
20232
20222
20212
20202
20193
20183
20172
20162
20152
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# Students
1,010 Students
25,959 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearDes Moines County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
2025337337253
2024337331245
2023290252247
2022261287257
2021261279249
2020261273235
2019346267242
2018338267238
2017160257246
2016160253241
2015160244220
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% Average Students of Color
19%
14%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDes Moines County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202519%14%32%
202419%14%31%
202328%17%31%
202228%15%30%
202128%15%30%
202028%14%29%
201910%12%29%
201818%12%28%
201710%12%30%
201610%12%30%
201510%10%30%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
75 Teachers
2,342 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDes Moines County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202513:111:110:1
202413:111:110:1
202313:112:110:1
202211:112:110:1
202111:112:110:1
202011:112:110:1
201912:112:110:1
201812:112:110:1
201711:112:110:1
201611:112:110:1
201511:112:110:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
47%

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

YearDes Moines County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202590%48%57%
202490%49%57%
202390%50%57%
202290%50%56%
202190%50%56%
202090%51%56%
201990%51%55%
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Average Class Size
8 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2019-2025)

YearDes Moines County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202581714
202481714
202381614
202281614
202181614
202081614
201981614
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average % on Financial Aid
5%
40%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2019-2025)

YearDes Moines County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20255%40%38%
20245%43%37%
20235%43%36%
20225%43%36%
20215%43%36%
20205%38%35%
20195%38%34%
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Average Acceptance Rate
100%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.38

Diversity Score Trends

YearDes Moines County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20250.460.380.61
20240.460.370.60
20230.540.430.60
20220.440.360.58
20210.440.360.57
20200.440.350.57
20190.460.310.56
20180.440.310.55
20170.390.290.54
20160.390.290.54
20150.390.290.53
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# American Indian Students
n/a
68 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
29 Students
568 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearDes Moines County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20253%3%5%
20243%2%6%
20233%4%6%
20221%3%5%
20211%4%5%
20201%3%5%
20193%2%5%
20182%3%5%
20173%2%4%
20163%2%4%
20153%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
18 Students
1,533 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDes Moines County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20252%6%9%
20242%6%9%
20233%7%8%
20225%6%8%
20215%6%8%
20205%6%8%
20194%4%8%
20184%4%8%
20172%4%7%
20162%4%8%
20152%3%8%
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# Black Students
19 Students
880 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDes Moines County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20252%3%8%
20242%4%8%
20232%4%8%
20221%3%8%
20211%3%8%
20201%3%8%
20191%3%8%
20181%2%8%
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# White Students
708 Students
20,185 Students
% White Students
70%
78%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDes Moines County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202570%78%59%
202470%79%60%
202360%74%60%
202272%79%62%
202172%79%63%
202072%80%64%
201970%83%64%
201872%83%65%
201776%84%66%
201676%84%66%
201576%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
236 Students
2,597 Students
% of Others Students
23%
10%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDes Moines County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202523%10%17%
202423%9%15%
202332%11%16%
202221%9%16%
202121%8%15%
202021%8%14%
201922%8%14%
201821%8%13%
201719%8%14%
201619%8%13%
201519%8%12%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
1 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Des Moines County, IA?
The top ranked private high 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 high schools are located in Des Moines County?
3 private high schools are located in Des Moines County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Des Moines County?
100% of private high schools in Des Moines County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private high schools in Des Moines County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high 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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