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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 20 private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 10,400 students in Iowa.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Iowa private high school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
The top ranked private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Iowa include Dowling Catholic High School, Marquette Catholic Schools Pk-12, and St. Joseph's School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 20

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 20

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

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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Bishop Heelan Catholic High School Photo
Bishop Heelan Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 24
Catholic
1021 Douglas St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-0573
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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 Dowling Catholic High School
Dowling Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 1,389 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 20
Catholic
1400 Buffalo Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 222-1015
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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 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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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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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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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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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. 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. 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. 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 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 Bishop Garrigan Campus
Bishop Garrigan Campus
Gr: 3-12 | 253 students
Catholic
1224 N Mccoy St
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3521
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Map of Columbus Catholic High School
Columbus Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
3231 W 9th St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 232-1422
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Map of Holy Trinity Catholic Schools
Holy Trinity Catholic Schools
Gr: K-12 | 313 students
Catholic
2600 Avenue A
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-2486
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Iowa?
The top ranked private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Iowa include Dowling Catholic High School, Marquette Catholic Schools Pk-12, and St. Joseph's School.
How many private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Iowa?
20 private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Iowa.
How diverse are private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Iowa?
Iowa private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Iowa private school average of 14%.
What percentage of private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are religiously affiliated in Iowa?
100% of private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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Private Schools
10,400
Students
$6,752
Avg. Tuition
13%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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