For the 2025 school year, there are 4 private high schools offering summer programs serving 1,751 students in Iowa.
The top ranked private high schools offering summer programs in Iowa include Rivermont Collegiate and Dowling Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Iowa private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.
Top Ranked Iowa Private High Schools Offering Summer Programs (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Dowling Catholic High School
(Catholic)
1400 Buffalo Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 222-1015
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 222-1015
Gr: 9-12 | 1,389 student Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 20 Tuition listed
1821 Sunset Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Special Program Emphasis
123 N. Linn St.
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 804-5943
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
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 Rivermont Collegiate and Dowling Catholic High School.
How many private high schools offering summer programs are located in Iowa?
4 private high schools offering summer programs are located in Iowa.
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