Rivermont Collegiate Photo - Preschool

Best Iowa Private High Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 851 students in Iowa. You can also find more schools membership associations in Iowa.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Iowa include Rivermont Collegiate, Maharishi School, and Bishop Heelan Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Iowa private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.
33% of private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Iowa (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bishop Heelan Catholic High School
Bishop Heelan Catholic High School Photo - Our students take great PRIDE in all of the school activities
(Catholic)
1021 Douglas St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-0573
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Maharishi School
Maharishi School Photo - Maharishi School is a global community with students and families representing more than 30 countries. Our school community is deeply enriched by students of diverse origin who come together to create global awareness and a vibrant school culture with rich traditions.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
804 Dr Robert Keith Wallace Drive
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rivermont Collegiate
Rivermont Collegiate Photo - The Carriage House: Art classroom and girls' residence
1821 Sunset Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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