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Best Linn County Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 1,218 students in Linn County, IA.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Iowa private high school average acceptance rate of 85%.
75% of private high schools in Linn County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

Isaac Newton Christian Academy Photo
Isaac Newton Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 422 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
1635 Linmar Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 362-9512
(7)
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Map of Tanager Place School
Tanager Place School
Gr: 3-11 | 22 students
Special Education School
2309 C St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 365-9164
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Map of Xavier High School
Xavier High School
Gr: 9-12 | 610 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 23
Catholic
6300 42nd Street Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
(319) 294-6635
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Map of Cedar Valley Christian School
Cedar Valley Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 164 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
3636 Cottage Grove Ave Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 366-7462
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Linn County, Iowa

Linn County Private High Schools (Closed)

Map of Grace Baptist Academy
Grace Baptist Academy
Gr: 2-12 | 34 students
Baptist
1461 E Post Rd
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-9448
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Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
4 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private High Schools

YearLinn County Total Schools
20254
20244
20234
20224
20215
20205
20195
20185
20177
20166
20156
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# Students
1,218 Students
25,959 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearLinn County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
2025305337253
2024289331245
2023298252247
2022286287257
2021236279249
2020236273235
2019251267242
2018251267238
2017241257246
2016247253241
2015241244220
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% Average Students of Color
9%
14%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLinn County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20259%14%32%
20249%14%31%
202310%17%31%
20227%15%30%
20217%15%30%
20207%14%29%
20195%12%29%
20185%12%28%
20176%12%30%
20166%12%30%
20154%10%30%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
98 Teachers
2,342 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLinn County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202512:111:110:1
202412:111:110:1
202313:112:110:1
202213:112:110:1
202112:112:110:1
202012:112:110:1
201912:112:110:1
201812:112:110:1
201713:112:110:1
201613:112:110:1
201513:112:110:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
62%
47%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearLinn County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202562%48%57%
202462%49%57%
202362%50%57%
202262%50%56%
202162%50%56%
202062%51%56%
201962%51%55%
201862%48%55%
201762%46%55%
201662%46%54%
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Average Class Size
25 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearLinn County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
2025251714
2024251714
2023221614
2022221614
2021221614
2020221614
2019221614
2018221814
2017221614
2016221614
2015221514
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Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
9 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearLinn County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20259913
20249912
20239812
20229912
20219912
20209912
20199811
20189711
20178711
201610711
20157710
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Average SAT score
1360
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2016-2025)

YearLinn County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
2025242526
2024242526
2023242526
2022242526
2021242526
2020242426
2019242425
2018242425
2017242425
2016242425
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,133
$10,400

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearLinn County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
2025$8,133$11,290$17,997
2024$8,133$11,227$17,011
2023$6,634$8,741$16,191
2022$6,634$9,208$15,821
2021$5,818$9,202$15,331
2020$5,818$9,189$15,046
2019$5,818$9,203$14,791
2018$5,723$8,094$14,527
2017$5,630$7,248$14,161
2016$5,299$9,990$13,713
2015$4,770$10,183$13,065
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Average % on Financial Aid
25%
40%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2016-2025)

YearLinn County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202525%40%38%
202425%43%37%
202325%43%36%
202225%43%36%
202125%43%36%
202025%38%35%
201925%38%34%
201823%41%33%
201723%36%32%
201623%37%31%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$0
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.38

Diversity Score Trends

YearLinn County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20250.420.380.61
20240.380.370.60
20230.380.430.60
20220.250.360.58
20210.250.360.57
20200.250.350.57
20190.210.310.56
20180.210.310.55
20170.200.290.54
20160.220.290.54
20150.190.290.53
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
68 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
23 Students
568 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLinn County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20252%3%5%
20243%2%6%
20233%4%6%
20222%3%5%
20212%4%5%
20202%3%5%
20191%2%5%
20181%3%5%
20173%2%4%
20164%2%4%
20154%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
29 Students
1,533 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLinn County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20252%6%9%
20242%6%9%
20232%7%8%
20222%6%8%
20212%6%8%
20202%6%8%
20191%4%8%
20181%4%8%
20171%4%7%
20161%4%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
38 Students
880 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLinn County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20253%3%8%
20243%4%8%
20233%4%8%
20222%3%8%
20212%3%8%
20202%3%8%
20192%3%8%
20182%2%8%
20172%2%8%
20162%2%8%
20152%2%9%
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# White Students
906 Students
20,185 Students
% White Students
74%
78%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLinn County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202574%78%59%
202478%79%60%
202377%74%60%
202286%79%62%
202186%79%63%
202086%80%64%
201989%83%64%
201889%83%65%
201789%84%66%
201688%84%66%
201590%84%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
229 Students
2,597 Students
% of Others Students
19%
10%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLinn County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202519%10%17%
202414%9%15%
202315%11%16%
20228%9%16%
20218%8%15%
20208%8%14%
20197%8%14%
20187%8%13%
20175%8%14%
20165%8%13%
20153%8%12%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Linn County, IA?
The top ranked private high schools in Linn County, IA include Tanager Place School, Xavier High School, and Isaac Newton Christian Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Linn County?
4 private high schools are located in Linn County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Linn County?
75% of private high schools in Linn County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).
Which private high schools in Linn County are often viewed compared to one another?

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