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Johnson County Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 1,149 students in Johnson County, IA.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Iowa private high school average acceptance rate of 85%.
67% of private high schools in Johnson County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Johnson County Private High Schools (2026-27)

Map of Regina Catholic Education Center
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
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Hillcrest Academy
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)
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Iowa Conservatory
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
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Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
1,149 Students
25,897 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
14%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
100 Teachers
2,342 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
46%
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students
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
$27,200
$10,188
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,050
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
65%
41%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,187
$0
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.38
# American Indian Students
0 Students
68 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
22 Students
568 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
84 Students
1,533 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
6%
# Black Students
43 Students
880 Students
% Black Students
4%
4%
# White Students
679 Students
20,185 Students
% White Students
62%
78%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
45 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
271 Students
2,578 Students
% of Others Students
25%
10%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Johnson County, IA?
The top ranked private high schools in Johnson County, IA is Regina Catholic Education Center.
How many private high schools are located in Johnson County?
3 private high schools are located in Johnson County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Johnson County?
67% of private high schools in Johnson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Catholic).

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