Morning Star Academy Photo - Upper school students on their annual field trip to Chicago.

Best Scott County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private elementary schools serving 2,899 students in Scott County, IA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Scott County, IA include Lourdes Catholic School, Assumption High School, and John F Kennedy Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Iowa private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
78% of private elementary schools in Scott County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Scott County Private Elementary 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
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
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,899 Students
47,801 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
15%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
204 Teachers
3,928 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
41%
38%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
9 courses
Average SAT score
1160
(Out of 1600)
1194
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,871
$9,428
Average Summer Program Cost
$140
$611
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
37%
Average Acceptance Rate
78%
85%
Average Endowment Size
$3.5 million
$20.37 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.47
# American Indian Students
10 Students
109 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
112 Students
941 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
291 Students
2,961 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
6%
# Black Students
66 Students
1,396 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
1,964 Students
33,818 Students
% White Students
67%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
94 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
509 Students
8,541 Students
% of Others Students
17%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Scott County, IA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Scott County, IA include Lourdes Catholic School, Assumption High School, and John F Kennedy Catholic School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Scott County?
9 private elementary schools are located in Scott County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Scott County?
Scott County private elementary schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is higher than the Iowa private school average of 15%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Scott County?
78% of private elementary schools in Scott County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?

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