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Pottawattamie County Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 957 students in Pottawattamie County, IA.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa private high school average acceptance rate of 86%.
75% of private high schools in Pottawattamie County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Pottawattamie County Private High Schools (2026-27)

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 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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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 Oneschool Global
Oneschool Global
Gr: 3-12 | 23 students
525 Woodbury Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 322-4520
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Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
957 Students
25,897 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
14%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
66 Teachers
2,342 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
46%
Average Class Size
22 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
8 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average % on Financial Aid
38%
41%
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
86%
Average Endowment Size
$3.1 million
$ million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.38
# American Indian Students
3 Students
68 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
568 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
79 Students
1,533 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
6%
# Black Students
16 Students
880 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
654 Students
20,185 Students
% White Students
68%
78%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
45 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
200 Students
2,578 Students
% of Others Students
21%
10%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
14 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Pottawattamie County, IA?
The top ranked private high schools in Pottawattamie County, IA is St. Albert Catholic.
How many private high schools are located in Pottawattamie County?
4 private high schools are located in Pottawattamie County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Pottawattamie County?
75% of private high schools in Pottawattamie County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private high schools in Pottawattamie County are often viewed compared to one another?

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