Johnson County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,935 students in Johnson County, IA (there are 40 public schools, serving 19,501 public students). 9% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
45% of private schools in Johnson County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 1,935
  • Average Tuition: $13,623
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 24%
  • Acceptance Rate: 93%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 23%
  • View Johnson County, IA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 1,935
  • Average Tuition: $13,623
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 24%
  • Acceptance Rate: 93%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 23%
  • View Johnson County, IA School Trends

Top Ranked Johnson County Private Schools (2026-27)

Willowwind School Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 7
950 Dover St
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 338-6061
(1)
Hillside Christian School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 3
1250 12th Avenue
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 339-0998
Map of Regina Catholic Education Center
Gr: PK-12 | 902 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 12
Catholic
2150 Rochester Ave
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 499-9020
Map of Faith Academy
Gr: K-6 | 86 students
Christian
1030 Cross Park Ave
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 351-4860
Heritage Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
255 Hackberry St
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 626-4777
Hillcrest Academy Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 197 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 14
Mennonite
1421 540th Street SW
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-2073
(3)
Iowa Conservatory Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 50 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1
Specialized Curriculum
123 N. Linn St.
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 804-5943
Map of Montessori Children's Garden
Gr: PK-K | 83 students
Montessori School
20 Circle Dr
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 665-9625
Montessori School Of Iowa City Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
374 Holiday Road
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-9650
(3)
Prairie Green School Photo
Gr: NS-6 | 18 students
Specialized Curriculum
2009 400th St SW
Oxford, IA 52322
(319) 321-8188
Map of Purple Bloom School Llc
Gr: PK-3 | 66 students
Alternative School
2060 12th Ave
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-3873

Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
11 Schools

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# Students
1,935 Students
52,668 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Students of Color
23%
16%

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Academics and Faculty:

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

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
28%
39%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
9 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,623
$7,664
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,050
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
24%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,187
$2,780
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.48

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# American Indian Students
0 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
33 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

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# Hispanic Students
115 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Black Students
110 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
6%
3%

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# White Students
917 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
49%
70%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
692 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
37%
18%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Johnson County, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Johnson County, IA include Hillside Christian School and Regina Catholic Education Center.
How many private schools are located in Johnson County?
11 private schools are located in Johnson County.
How diverse are private schools in Johnson County?
Johnson County private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is higher than the Iowa private school average of 16%.
What percentage of students in Johnson County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Johnson County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Johnson County?
45% of private schools in Johnson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).
Which private schools in Johnson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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