For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private high school serving 247 students in Waterloo, IA.
100% of private high schools in Waterloo, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private High Schools in Waterloo, IA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Columbus Catholic High School
(Catholic)
3231 W 9th St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 232-1422
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 232-1422
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students Avg. class size: 18 students
Waterloo, Iowa Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Queen Of Peace (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
127 E Parker Street
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 232-2418
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 232-2418
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students
Sacred Heart School (Closed 2016)
(Catholic)
620 W 5th St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 234-6593
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 234-6593
Gr: NS-5 | 171 students
St. John St. Nicholas School (Closed 2000)
(Catholic)
1729 Mulberry St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 234-6665
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 234-6665
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students
Overview
This Town (Waterloo)
This State (IA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
247 Students
25,939 Students
% Average Students of Color
27%
14%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
19 Teachers
2,346 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.38
# American Indian Students
n/a
68 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
568 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
1,533 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
6%
# Black Students
17 Students
880 Students
% Black Students
7%
4%
# White Students
172 Students
20,185 Students
% White Students
70%
78%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
45 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
12 Students
2,577 Students
% of Others Students
5%
10%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private high schools are located in Waterloo, IA?
1 private high schools are located in Waterloo, IA.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Waterloo?
100% of private high schools in Waterloo are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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