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Best Iowa Private Schools Offering Weightlifting Sport (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools offering weightlifting as an interscholastic sport serving 2,774 students in Iowa.
The top ranked offering weightlifting sport private schools in Iowa include Pella Christian High School, Rivermont Collegiate, and Dowling Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
75% of private schools offering weightlifting sport in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8

Top Private Schools Offering Weightlifting Sport in Iowa (2026-27)

Map of Dowling Catholic High School
Dowling Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 1,389 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 20
Catholic
1400 Buffalo Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 222-1015
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Pella Christian High School
Gr: 9-12 | 302 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 11
300 Eagle Ln
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4440
(1)
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Rivermont Collegiate
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 9
1821 Sunset Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
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Cedar Valley Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 164 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
3636 Cottage Grove Ave Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 366-7462
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Joshua Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5
Christian
1740 Garfield Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 265-0603
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Summit Schools
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
1010 Regent Street NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 294-2036
(4)
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Unity Christian High School
Gr: 9-12 | 312 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
216 Michigan Ave Sw
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4114
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Valley Lutheran School
Gr: K-12 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 10
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4520 Rownd Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 266-4565
(8)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools offering weightlifting in Iowa?
The top ranked private schools offering weightlifting in Iowa include Pella Christian High School, Rivermont Collegiate, and Dowling Catholic High School.
How many private schools offering weightlifting are located in Iowa?
8 private schools offering weightlifting are located in Iowa.
How diverse are private schools offering weightlifting in Iowa?
Iowa private schools offering weightlifting are approximately 24% minority students, which is higher than the Iowa private school average of 16%.
What percentage of private schools offering weightlifting are religiously affiliated in Iowa?
75% of private schools offering weightlifting in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).
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2,774
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24%
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12:1
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