The average private high school in Iowa offers 9 sports (2026).
The private high school in Iowa offering the most sports is Dowling Catholic High School, offering 20 sports.
Sports Offered Range: 1
20
Avg. Sports Offered: 9
Iowa Private High Schools Offering the Most Sports (2026)
School
# Sports
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Dowling Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Sports: 20
Grades: 9-12
1400 Buffalo Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 222-1015
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 222-1015
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sports: 17
Grades: K-12
2445 19th St Sw
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-6939
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-6939
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Xavier High School
(Catholic)
Sports: 17
Grades: 9-12
6300 42nd Street Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
(319) 294-6635
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
(319) 294-6635
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Sports: 16
Grades: 9-12
300 Eagle Ln
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4440
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4440
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Sports: 16
Grades: K-12
4520 Rownd Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 266-4565
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 266-4565
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Sports: 14
Grades: 6-12
1421 540th Street SW
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-2073
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-2073
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
St. Albert Catholic![St. Albert Catholic Photo - With the addition of the state-of-the-art childcare center and elementary school, Saint Albert's elite learning, faith-filled environment is unmatched in Southwest Iowa.]( "St. Albert Catholic Photo - With the addition of the state-of-the-art childcare center and elementary school, Saint Albert's elite learning, faith-filled environment is unmatched in Southwest Iowa.")
(Catholic)
Sports: 14
Grades: PK-12
400 Gleason Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-2316
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-2316
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Unity Christian High School
(Christian)
Sports: 14
Grades: 9-12
216 Michigan Ave Sw
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4114
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4114
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Bishop Heelan Catholic High School![Bishop Heelan Catholic High School Photo - Our students take great PRIDE in all of the school activities]( "Bishop Heelan Catholic High School Photo - Our students take great PRIDE in all of the school activities")
(Catholic)
Sports: 13
Grades: 9-12
1021 Douglas St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-0573
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-0573
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Prince Of Peace Catholic School![Prince Of Peace Catholic School Photo - The beginning of life-long learning starts here!]( "Prince Of Peace Catholic School Photo - The beginning of life-long learning starts here!")
(Catholic)
Sports: 13
Grades: K-12
312 S 4th St
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-1663
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-1663
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Bosco Catholic School System
(Catholic)
Sports: 12
Grades: PK-12
405 16th Avenue Ne
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1692
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1692
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Sports: 12
Grades: K-12
502 Franklin St
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-3356
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-3356
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Regina Catholic Education Center
(Catholic)
Sports: 12
Grades: PK-12
2150 Rochester Ave
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 499-9020
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 499-9020
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Western Christian High School
(Christian)
Sports: 12
Grades: 9-12
925 5th St
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1013
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1013
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Sports: 9
Grades: PK-12
1635 Linmar Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 362-9512
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 362-9512
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Kuemper Catholic Grade School
(Catholic)
Sports: 9
Grades: PK-12
116 S East Street
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-3610
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-3610
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Cedar Ridge Christian School
(Christian)
Sports: 8
Grades: K-12
1015 S. Division Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 235-9309
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 235-9309
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Sports: 8
Grades: PK-12
1821 Sunset Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Sports: 7
Grades: PK-12
804 Dr Robert Keith Wallace Drive
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Sports: 7
Grades: PK-12
6000 Gordon Drive
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-4732
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-4732
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Ankeny Christian Academy![Ankeny Christian Academy Photo]( "Ankeny Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
Sports: 5
Grades: PK-12
1604 West 1st St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-8114
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-8114
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Sports: 5
Grades: PK-12
3636 Cottage Grove Ave Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 366-7462
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 366-7462
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Empigo Academy
(Christian)
Sports: 5
Grades: 9-12
4801 Franklin Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 350-4008
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 350-4008
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Joshua Christian Academy
(Christian)
Sports: 5
Grades: PK-12
1740 Garfield Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 265-0603
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 265-0603
Rank: #2525.
St. Pauls Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Sports: 4
Grades: K-12
404 W Main
Latimer, IA 50452
(641) 579-6046
Latimer, IA 50452
(641) 579-6046
Rank: #2626.
Scattergood Friends School![Scattergood Friends School Photo - Scattergood offers a Sustainable Agriculture Endorsement. Students earning this endorsement take five farm-related Project classes over the course of four years, complete an agriculturally-related topic for either their Junior or Senior research papers and design and execute a 30-hour service project with with Scattergood Farm's livestock, 35 acre restored prairie, or 10 acre certified organic vegetable fields and fruit orchards.]( "Scattergood Friends School Photo - Scattergood offers a Sustainable Agriculture Endorsement. Students earning this endorsement take five farm-related Project classes over the course of four years, complete an agriculturally-related topic for either their Junior or Senior research papers and design and execute a 30-hour service project with with Scattergood Farm's livestock, 35 acre restored prairie, or 10 acre certified organic vegetable fields and fruit orchards.")
(Friends)
Sports: 3
Grades: 6-12
1951 Delta Ave
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 519-1860
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 519-1860
Rank: #2727.
Sports: 2
Grades: PK-12
1426 Tanglefoot Ln
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-5700
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-5700
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Great River Christian School
(Christian)
Sports: 1
Grades: PK-12
426 Harrison Ave
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2255
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2255
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Iowa Conservatory![Iowa Conservatory Photo - Costume Studio]( "Iowa Conservatory Photo - Costume Studio")
Special Program Emphasis
Sports: 1
Grades: 8-12
123 N. Linn St.
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 804-5943
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 804-5943
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Ottumwa Christian School
(Christian)
Sports: 1
Grades: PK-12
458 N Court St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-9119
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-9119
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Iowa average number of sports offered by private high schools?
The Iowa average number of sports by private high schools is 9 for 2026.
What are the private high schools with most sports offered in Iowa?
The top-ranked private high schools in Iowa include Dowling Catholic High School, Newman Catholic School and Xavier High School.
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