Iowa Private High Schools with Special Program Emphasis

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private high schools with special program emphasis serving 1,138 students in Iowa.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Iowa private high school average acceptance rate of 85%.
33% of private high schools with special program emphasis in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).
The top ranked with special program emphasis private high schools in Iowa include Holy Family Catholic Schools and Maharishi School.
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.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3
  • # Students Served: 1,138

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3
  • # Students Served: 1,138

Top Ranked Iowa Private High Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

Map of Holy Family Catholic Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 915 students
Specialized Curriculum
2005 Kane St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-5456
Maharishi School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum
804 Dr Robert Keith Wallace Drive
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
(3)
Iowa Conservatory Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 50 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1
Specialized Curriculum
123 N. Linn St.
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 804-5943

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools with special program emphasis in Iowa?
The top ranked private high schools with special program emphasis in Iowa include Holy Family Catholic Schools and Maharishi School.
How many private high schools with special program emphasis are located in Iowa?
3 private high schools with special program emphasis are located in Iowa.
What percentage of private high schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Iowa?
33% of private high schools with special program emphasis in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

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