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Best Iowa Religiously Affiliated Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 209 religiously affiliated private schools serving 50,149 students in Iowa (81% of all schools).
The average tuition cost is $8,246, which is lower than the Iowa private school average tuition cost of $9,320.
The most common religiously affiliated schools are Catholic (54% of schools), Christian (18% of schools) and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (9% of schools).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 209
  • # Students Served: 50,149

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 209
  • # Students Served: 50,149

Top Ranked Iowa Private Schools by Religious Affiliation (2026-27)

Religious Affiliation
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Baptist
5
203
9%
Brethren
2
38
27%
Calvinist
7
1,714
4%
Catholic
113
32,017
17%
Christian
37
5,854
15%
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
1
231
7%
Friends
2
43
16%
Islamic
1
168
86%
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
19
2,456
14%
Mennonite
2
226
19%
Methodist
1
180
-
Other
12
6,770
8%
Other Lutheran
2
160
18%
Pentecostal
1
4
-
Seventh Day Adventist
3
79
86%
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1
6
-

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in Iowa?
The top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in Iowa include All Saints Catholic School, Alrazi Academy, and Alpha Omega Academy.
How many religiously affiliated private schools are located in Iowa?
209 religiously affiliated private schools are located in Iowa.
How much do religiously affiliated private schools cost in Iowa?
The average tuition cost is $8,246, which is lower than the Iowa private school average tuition cost of $9,320.

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