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Best Iowa Private Schools Belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) serving 487 students in Iowa. You can also find more schools membership associations in Iowa.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Iowa include Shelby County Catholic School and Trinity Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Iowa (2026-27)

Map of Shelby County Catholic School
Shelby County Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
2005 College Pl
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-5634
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
712 12th St
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 432-6912
(2)
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Map of Christ The King School
Christ The King School
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
Catholic
701 Wall Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 285-3349
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Map of Nevada Seventh-day Adventist School
Nevada Seventh-day Adventist School
Gr: K-9 | 14 students
Seventh Day Adventist
324 6th St
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 215-1092
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Iowa?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Iowa include Shelby County Catholic School and Trinity Lutheran School.
How many private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) are located in Iowa?
4 private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) are located in Iowa.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) are religiously affiliated in Iowa?
100% of private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
4
Private Schools
487
Students
$4,500
Avg. Tuition
28%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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