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 are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
58% of private schools in Scott County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 3,038
  • Average Tuition: $7,871
  • Acceptance Rate: 78%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 21%
  • View Scott County, IA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 3,038
  • Average Tuition: $7,871
  • Acceptance Rate: 78%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 21%
  • View Scott County, IA School Trends

Top Ranked Scott County Private Schools (2026)

Map of All Saints Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 411 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
1926 N Marquette St
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 324-3205
Map of Assumption High School
Gr: 8-12 | 437 students
Catholic
1020 W Central Park Ave
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 326-5313
(1)
Map of John F Kennedy Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 337 students
Catholic
1627 W 42nd St
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 391-3030
Lourdes Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
1453 Mississippi Blvd
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-3466
(3)
Morning Star Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 220 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
1426 Tanglefoot Ln
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-5700
(2)
Rivermont Collegiate Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 9
1821 Sunset Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
1007 E Rusholme Street
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 322-2923
Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 362 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1122 W Central Park Ave
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 322-5224
(1)
Bettendorf KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 134 students
Daycare / Preschool
2330 Tech Dr.
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-5632
Davenport KinderCare Preschool Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2108 East Locust St.
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 326-1660
Kid's Choice Bettendorf Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 5 students
Daycare / Preschool
2986 Victoria St.
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-5900
Quad City Montessori School Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 109 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
2400 East 46th Street
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 781-3336
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Scott County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Quint City Baptist School
Gr: PK-12 | 108 students
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
4823 Jersey Ridge Road
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 359-9494
Map of Sacred Heart Cathedral School
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students
Catholic
408 E 11th St
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 326-6278
Map of St. Alphonsus School
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
Catholic
2626 Boies Avenue
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 323-3204

Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
12 Schools
# Students
3,038 Students
52,730 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
207 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
41%
39%
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
$9,320
Average Summer Program Cost
$140
$611
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
37%
Average Acceptance Rate
78%
87%
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
9,674 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 John F Kennedy Catholic School, Rivermont Collegiate, 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 10%).
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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