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Waterloo Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 990 students in Waterloo, IA, 9% of all K-12 students in Waterloo, IA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Waterloo, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Waterloo Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Blessed Maria Assunta Pallotta Middle School
Blessed Maria Assunta Pallotta Middle School
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students
Catholic
3225 W 9th St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 232-1422
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Map of St. Edward School
St. Edward School
Gr: K-5 | 339 students
Catholic
139 E Mitchell Ave
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 233-6202
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Map of Blessed Sacrament School
Blessed Sacrament School
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students
Catholic
600 Stephan Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 232-1422
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Map of Columbus Catholic High School
Columbus Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
3231 W 9th St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 232-1422
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Map of Royal Legacy Christian Academy
Royal Legacy Christian Academy
Gr: K-7 | 25 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
715 E 4th St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 595-1097
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Map of Sonrise Christian School & Daycare
Sonrise Christian School & Daycare
Gr: PK-4 | 57 students
Christian
928 Jefferson St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 235-6191
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Waterloo, Iowa Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Queen Of Peace
Queen Of Peace
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students
Catholic
127 E Parker Street
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 232-2418
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Map of Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School
Gr: NS-5 | 171 students
Catholic
620 W 5th St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 234-6593
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Map of St. John St. Nicholas School
St. John St. Nicholas School
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students
Catholic
1729 Mulberry St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 234-6665
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Waterloo, IA Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
990
Students
18
Avg. Class Size
35%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Waterloo)
This State (IA)
# Schools
6 Schools
259 Schools
# Students
990 Students
52,668 Students
% Students of Color
35%
16%
0.67
0.48
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
116 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
81 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
8%
2%
# Hispanic Students
132 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
7%
# Black Students
73 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
7%
3%
# White Students
521 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
53%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
172 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
18%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
69 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Waterloo, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Waterloo, IA include St. Edward School and Blessed Maria Assunta Pallotta Middle School.
How many private schools are located in Waterloo?
6 private schools are located in Waterloo.
How diverse are private schools in Waterloo?
Waterloo private schools are approximately 35% minority students, which is higher than the Iowa private school average of 16%.
What percentage of students in Waterloo go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Waterloo are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Waterloo?
100% of private schools in Waterloo are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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