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Best Scott County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 All Saints Catholic School, John F Kennedy Catholic School, and Assumption High School.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
58% of private schools in Scott County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Scott County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
All Saints Catholic School
(Catholic)
1926 N Marquette St
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 324-3205
Gr: PK-8 | 411 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
Assumption High School
(Catholic)
(1)
1020 W Central Park Ave
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
Gr: K-8 | 337 students
Lourdes Catholic School
Lourdes Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
1453 Mississippi Blvd
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-3466
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Morning Star Academy
Morning Star Academy Photo - Upper school students on their annual field trip to Chicago.
(Christian)
(2)
1426 Tanglefoot Ln
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-5700
Gr: PK-12 | 220 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rivermont Collegiate
Rivermont Collegiate Photo - The Carriage House: Art classroom and girls' residence
1821 Sunset Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1007 E Rusholme Street
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 322-2923
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
1122 W Central Park Ave
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
Daycare / Preschool
2330 Tech Dr.
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-5632
Gr: NS-PK | 134 students
Davenport KinderCare Preschool
Davenport KinderCare Preschool Photo - Infant B classroom
Daycare / Preschool
2108 East Locust St.
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 326-1660
Gr: NS-PK
Kid's Choice Bettendorf
Kid's Choice Bettendorf Photo - Building Image
Daycare / Preschool
2986 Victoria St.
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-5900
Gr: NS-PK | 5 students
Quad City Montessori School
Quad City Montessori School Photo - Main Building at QCMS
Montessori School
2400 East 46th Street
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 781-3336
Gr: PK-6 | 109 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Scott County, Iowa

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
Gr: PK-12 | 108 students
408 E 11th St
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 326-6278
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students
2626 Boies Avenue
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 323-3204
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students

Overview

This County (Scott County)
This State (IA)
# Schools
12 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,038 Students
52,671 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
207 Teachers
4,274 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
41%
40%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
9 courses
Average SAT score
1160
(Out of 1600)
1236
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,871
$9,686
Average Summer Program Cost
$140
$611
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
37%
Average Acceptance Rate
78%
86%
Average Endowment Size
$26.75 million
$23.33 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.48
# American Indian Students
10 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
112 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
291 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
7%
# Black Students
66 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
1,999 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
65%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
613 Students
9,597 Students
% of Others Students
20%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Scott County, IA?
The top-ranked private schools in Scott County, IA include All Saints Catholic School, John F Kennedy 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 Christian).
Which private schools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?

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