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 $6,769, which is lower than the Iowa private school average tuition cost of $7,664.
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 (26-27)
- # Private Schools: 209
- # Students Served: 50,149
