For the 2024 school year, there are 4 private schools with special program emphasis serving 1,059 students in Iowa.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private schools in Iowa include Newman Catholic School and St. Anthony Continuation School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 94%.
50% of private schools with special program emphasis in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.
Top Ranked Iowa Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2445 19th St Sw
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-6939
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-6939
Grades: K-12
| 628 students
16 Columbus Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 243-1874
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 243-1874
Grades: PK-8
| 363 students
Iowa Conservatory
Special Program Emphasis
123 N. Linn St.
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 804-5943
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 804-5943
Grades: 8-12
| 50 students
Prairie Green School
Special Program Emphasis
2009 400th St SW
Oxford, IA 52322
(319) 321-8188
Oxford, IA 52322
(319) 321-8188
Grades: NS-6
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Iowa?
The top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Iowa include Newman Catholic School and St. Anthony Continuation School.
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in Iowa?
4 private schools with special program emphasis are located in Iowa.
What percentage of private schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Iowa?
50% of private schools with special program emphasis in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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