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Best Iowa Private High Schools Offering Summer Programs (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private high schools offering summer programs serving 1,757 students in Iowa.
The top ranked private high schools offering summer programs in Iowa include Dowling Catholic High School and Rivermont Collegiate.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Iowa private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.
50% of private high schools offering summer programs in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Iowa Private High Schools Offering Summer Programs (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Dowling Catholic High School
(Catholic)
1400 Buffalo Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 222-1015
Gr: 9-12 | 1,389 student Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 20 Tuition listed
Rivermont Collegiate
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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
Iowa Conservatory
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Special Program Emphasis
123 N. Linn St.
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 804-5943
Gr: 8-12 | 50 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Joshua Christian Academy
(Christian)
1740 Garfield Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 265-0603
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools offering summer programs in Iowa?
The top ranked private high schools offering summer programs in Iowa include Dowling Catholic High School and Rivermont Collegiate.
How many private high schools offering summer programs are located in Iowa?
4 private high schools offering summer programs are located in Iowa.
What percentage of private high schools offering summer programs are religiously affiliated in Iowa?
50% of private high schools offering summer programs in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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