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Pottawattamie County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,327 students in Pottawattamie County, IA (there are 35 public schools, serving 15,918 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
71% of private schools in Pottawattamie County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Pottawattamie County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Heartland Christian School
Heartland Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 239 students
Christian
400 Wright Rd
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 322-5817
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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 Liberty Christian School
Liberty Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 20 students
Baptist
2701 Avenue N
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 322-2321
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Map of Montessori Childrens House
Montessori Childrens House
Gr: PK-K | 104 students
Montessori School
400 Cloverdale Dr
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 325-8346
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Map of Oneschool Global
Oneschool Global
Gr: 3-12 | 23 students
525 Woodbury Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 322-4520
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Map of St. Albert Middle School
St. Albert Middle School
Gr: 4-6 | 217 students
Catholic
400 Gleason Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 322-7004
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: NS-6 | 49 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1500 N 16th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 322-3294
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Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
7 Schools
# Students
1,327 Students
52,668 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
84 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
37%
39%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
9 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,338
$7,664
Average % on Financial Aid
39%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$2,780
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
91%
Average Endowment Size
$3.1 million
$ million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.48
# American Indian Students
3 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
87 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
7%
# Black Students
18 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
896 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
67%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
316 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
24%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
14 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Pottawattamie County, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Pottawattamie County, IA include Heartland Christian School and St. Albert Catholic.
How many private schools are located in Pottawattamie County?
7 private schools are located in Pottawattamie County.
How diverse are private schools in Pottawattamie County?
Pottawattamie County private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Iowa private school average of 16%.
What percentage of students in Pottawattamie County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Pottawattamie County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pottawattamie County?
71% of private schools in Pottawattamie County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Pottawattamie County are often viewed compared to one another?

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