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Iowa Other Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 other private schools serving 6,770 students in Iowa.

The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 91%.

The other private schools in Iowa include Alpha Omega Academy, Grand View Christian School, and Siouxland Christian School.

These schools make up 5% of the 259 private schools in Iowa and 13% of its 52,668 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 12
# Students Served: 6,770

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 12
# Students Served: 6,770

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked other private schools in Iowa?

The other private schools in Iowa include Alpha Omega Academy, Grand View Christian School, and Siouxland Christian School.

How many other private schools are located in Iowa?

12 other private schools are located in Iowa.

How diverse are other private schools in Iowa?

Iowa other private schools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the Iowa private school average of 16%.

Iowa Other Private School Trends

Private Schools

6,770

Students

$8,167

Avg. Tuition

Students of Color

19:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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