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Iowa Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 90 private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 23,176 students in Iowa. You can also find more schools membership associations in Iowa.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Iowa include St. Anthony Elementary School, Our Lady Of Guadalupe, and St. Albert Catholic.
The average tuition cost is $5,268, which is lower than the Iowa private elementary school average tuition cost of $7,557.
100% of private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 90

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 90

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Iowa (2026-27)

Map of All Saints Catholic School
All Saints Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 411 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
1926 N Marquette St
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 324-3205
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Map of Assumption High School
Assumption High School
Gr: 8-12 | 437 students
Catholic
1020 W Central Park Ave
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 326-5313
(1)
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Map of Beckman Catholic Junior Senior High School
Beckman Catholic Junior Senior High School
Gr: 7-12 | 409 students
Catholic
1325 9th St Se
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7188
(1)
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Map of Blessed Maria Assunta Pallotta Middle School
Blessed Maria Assunta Pallotta Middle School
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students
Catholic
3225 W 9th St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 232-1422
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Map of Bosco Catholic School System
Bosco Catholic School System
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
405 16th Avenue Ne
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1692
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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 Emmetsburg Catholic School
Emmetsburg Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Catholic
1903 Broadway St
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-3464
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Map of Gehlen Catholic School
Gehlen Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 534 students
Catholic
709 Plymouth St Ne
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-4181
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Map of Holy Trinity
Holy Trinity
Gr: PK-8 | 430 students
Catholic
2922 Beaver Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 255-3162
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Map of Kuemper Catholic Grade School
Kuemper Catholic Grade School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,200 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
116 S East Street
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-3610
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Lourdes Catholic School Photo
Lourdes Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
1453 Mississippi Blvd
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-3466
(3)
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Marquette Catholic Schools Pk-12 Photo
Marquette Catholic Schools Pk-12
Gr: K-12 | 257 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 17
Catholic
502 Franklin St
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-3356
(1)
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Mater Dei School Nativity Center Photo
Mater Dei School Nativity Center
Gr: 5-8 | 122 students
Catholic
4243 Natalia Way
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-0268
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Newman Catholic School Photo
Newman Catholic School
Gr: K-12 | 628 students
Avg. class size: 39 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
2445 19th St Sw
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-6939
(1)
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Map of Our Lady Of Guadalupe
Our Lady Of Guadalupe
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students
Alternative School (Catholic)
2105 Saint Joseph Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-1198
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Map of Pocahontas Catholic School
Pocahontas Catholic School
Gr: K-5 | 84 students
Catholic
305 Sw 3rd St
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-3603
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Prince Of Peace Catholic School Photo
Prince Of Peace Catholic School
Gr: K-12 | 189 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
312 S 4th St
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-1663
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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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Regis Middle School Photo
Regis Middle School
Gr: 6-8 | 321 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
735 Prairie Dr NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 363-1968
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Sacred Heart School Photo
Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students
Catholic
5010 Military Rd
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 233-1624
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Map of Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School
Gr: K-8 | 511 students
Catholic
1601 Grand Ave
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 223-1284
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St. Albert Catholic Photo
St. Albert Catholic
Gr: PK-12 | 675 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
400 Gleason Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-2316
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Map of St. Anthony Elementary School
St. Anthony Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 349 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
16 Columbus Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 243-1874
(3)
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Map of St. Augustin Catholic School
St. Augustin Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
4320 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 279-5947
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Map of St. Edmond Catholic School
St. Edmond Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 597 students
Catholic
2321 6th Avenue North
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-5182
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Map of St. Edward School
St. Edward School
Gr: K-5 | 339 students
Catholic
139 E Mitchell Ave
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 233-6202
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Map of St. Francis Catholic School
St. Francis Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
310 Columbus Drive
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 753-7977
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Map of St. Francis Of Assisi School
St. Francis Of Assisi School
Gr: PK-8 | 728 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
7075 Ashworth Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 457-7167
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Map of St. Francis Xavier Elementary School
St. Francis Xavier Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 382 students
Catholic
203 2nd St Sw
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7376
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Map of St. Joseph's School
St. Joseph's School
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students
Catholic
403 Park Street
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-3284
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Map of St. Jude Elementary School
St. Jude Elementary School
Gr: NS-3 | 193 students
Catholic
3700 1st Avenue Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 396-7818
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Map of St. Mary's School
St. Mary's School
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Catholic
523 Madison Street
Remsen, IA 51050
(712) 786-1433
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Map of St. Matthew School
St. Matthew School
Gr: K-5 | 435 students
Catholic
2244 1st Ave Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 362-3021
(1)
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St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School Photo
St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
1007 E Rusholme Street
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 322-2923
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Map of St. Pius X Catholic School
St. Pius X Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 397 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
3601 66th Street
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 276-1061
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Iowa?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Iowa include St. Anthony Elementary School, Our Lady Of Guadalupe, and St. Albert Catholic.
How many private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Iowa?
90 private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Iowa.
How much do private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) cost in Iowa?
The average tuition cost is $5,268, which is lower than the Iowa private school average tuition cost of $7,557.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Iowa?
Iowa private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are approximately 16% minority students, which is higher than the Iowa private school average of 15%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are religiously affiliated in Iowa?
100% of private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
90
Private Schools
23,176
Students
$5,268
Avg. Tuition
16%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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