Rivermont Collegiate Photo - The Carriage House: Art classroom and girls' residence

Best Iowa Nonsectarian Private High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 nonsectarian private high schools in Iowa. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Iowa.
The top ranked nonsectarian private high schools in Iowa include Boys & Girls Home Family Services, Woodward Academy, and Maharishi School.

Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private High Schools in Iowa (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2101 Court St
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 251-1816
Gr: 1-12 | 52 students
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
Woodward Academy
1251 334th St
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-3481
Gr: 7-12 | 125 students
Anna B Lawther Academy
Special Education School
2005 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-4015
Gr: 4-12 | 65 students
Crossroads Academy
Special Education School
107 Vernon St
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6356
Gr: 1-12 | 29 students
Main Street School
Alternative School
925 Main St
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1275
Gr: PK-10 | 32 students
4111 Hubbell Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 266-5065
Gr: 3-12 | 42 students
Oneschool Global
525 Woodbury Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 322-4520
Gr: 3-12 | 23 students

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