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Waterloo Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 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).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private High Schools in Waterloo, IA (2026-27)

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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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

1
Private Schools
247
Students
18
Avg. Class Size
27%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Waterloo)
This State (IA)
# Schools
1 School
78 Schools
# Students
247 Students
25,897 Students
% Students of Color
27%
14%
0.49
0.38
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
68 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# 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
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
12 Students
2,578 Students
% of Others Students
5%
10%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
19 Teachers
2,342 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students

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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