For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 3,038 students in Scott County, IA (there are 49 public schools, serving 26,552 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Scott County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
The top ranked private schools in Scott County, IA include Rivermont Collegiate, All Saints Catholic School, and Assumption High School.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
58% of private schools in Scott County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked Scott County Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
All Saints Catholic School
(Catholic)
1926 N Marquette St
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 324-3205
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 324-3205
Gr: PK-8 | 411 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
1020 W Central Park Ave
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 326-5313
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 326-5313
Gr: 8-12 | 437 students Tuition listed
John F Kennedy Catholic School
(Catholic)
1627 W 42nd St
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 391-3030
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 391-3030
Gr: K-8 | 337 students
1453 Mississippi Blvd
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-3466
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-3466
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1426 Tanglefoot Ln
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-5700
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-5700
Gr: PK-12 | 220 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1821 Sunset Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School![St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School Photo - STREAM is an expansion of STEM. It is an acronym for Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, the Arts and Math. As Catholic schools, our mission is to educate the whole child; therefore, STREAM education has taken the principles of STEM infused religion across all subjects and added the arts to provide students the creative thinking skills necessary to communicate.]( "St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School Photo - STREAM is an expansion of STEM. It is an acronym for Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, the Arts and Math. As Catholic schools, our mission is to educate the whole child; therefore, STREAM education has taken the principles of STEM infused religion across all subjects and added the arts to provide students the creative thinking skills necessary to communicate.")
(Catholic)
1007 E Rusholme Street
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 322-2923
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 322-2923
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1122 W Central Park Ave
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 322-5224
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 322-5224
Gr: PK-8 | 362 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Bettendorf KinderCare![Bettendorf KinderCare Photo - Infants go for a spring ride]( "Bettendorf KinderCare Photo - Infants go for a spring ride")
Daycare / Preschool
2330 Tech Dr.
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-5632
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-5632
Gr: NS-PK | 134 students
Davenport KinderCare Preschool![Davenport KinderCare Preschool Photo - Infant B classroom]( "Davenport KinderCare Preschool Photo - Infant B classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
2108 East Locust St.
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 326-1660
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 326-1660
Gr: NS-PK
Kid's Choice Bettendorf![Kid's Choice Bettendorf Photo - Building Image]( "Kid's Choice Bettendorf Photo - Building Image")
Daycare / Preschool
2986 Victoria St.
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-5900
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-5900
Gr: NS-PK | 5 students
Quad City Montessori School![Quad City Montessori School Photo - Main Building at QCMS]( "Quad City Montessori School Photo - Main Building at QCMS")
Montessori School
2400 East 46th Street
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 781-3336
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 781-3336
Gr: PK-6 | 109 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Scott County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Quint City Baptist School (Closed 2006)
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
4823 Jersey Ridge Road
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 359-9494
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 359-9494
Gr: PK-12 | 108 students
408 E 11th St
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 326-6278
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 326-6278
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students
St. Alphonsus School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
2626 Boies Avenue
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 323-3204
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 323-3204
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Scott County, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Scott County, IA include Rivermont Collegiate, All Saints Catholic School, and Assumption High School.
How many private schools are located in Scott County?
12 private schools are located in Scott County.
How diverse are private schools in Scott County?
Scott County private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is higher than the Iowa private school average of 16%.
What percentage of students in Scott County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Scott County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Scott County?
58% of private schools in Scott County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Scott County include: John F Kennedy Catholic School vs. All Saints Catholic School, Davenport KinderCare Preschool vs. Assumption High School, St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School vs. All Saints Catholic School
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