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

Best Scott County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 836 students in Scott County, IA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Scott County, IA include Assumption High School, Morning Star Academy, and Rivermont Collegiate.
The average acceptance rate is 61%, which is lower than the Iowa private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.
67% of private high schools in Scott County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Scott County Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Assumption High School
(Catholic)
(1)
1020 W Central Park Ave
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 326-5313
Gr: 8-12 | 437 students Tuition 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
[+] 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
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
836 Students
25,939 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
14%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
74 Teachers
2,346 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
48%
Average Class Size
14 students
17 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
$9,998
$11,290
Average Summer Program Cost
$100
$883
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
40%
Average Acceptance Rate
61%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.38
# American Indian Students
2 Students
68 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
58 Students
568 Students
% Asian Students
7%
2%
# Hispanic Students
39 Students
1,533 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
6%
# Black Students
20 Students
880 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
707 Students
20,185 Students
% White Students
80%
78%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
45 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
63 Students
2,577 Students
% of Others Students
7%
10%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Scott County, IA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Scott County, IA include Assumption High School, Morning Star Academy, and Rivermont Collegiate.
How many private high schools are located in Scott County?
3 private high schools are located in Scott County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Scott County?
67% of private high schools in Scott County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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