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Iowa Private Schools By Tuition Cost

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The average private school tuition in Iowa is $7,664 per year (2026-27).

The private elementary school average tuition cost is $7,557 per year and the private high school average is $10,188 per year.

The private school with the lowest tuition cost is Resurrection School, with a tuition of $1,300.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# IA Schools Ranked: 90
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,300–$4,000
IA School Avg.: $7,664
National School Avg.: $11,232

Quick Facts (26-27)

# IA Schools Ranked: 90
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,300–$4,000
IA School Avg.: $7,664
National School Avg.: $11,232

Iowa Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +28.7% (+$2,182 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Iowa (IA) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$15,012	$9,791	▲ +$209	▲ +2.2%
2024	$14,622	$9,582	▲ +$915	▲ +10.6%
2023	$14,057	$8,667	▲ +$126	▲ +1.5%
2022	$13,504	$8,541	▲ +$37	▲ +0.4%
2021	$13,232	$8,504	▲ +$161	▲ +1.9%
2020	$12,915	$8,343	▲ +$67	▲ +0.8%
2019	$12,656	$8,276	▲ +$309	▲ +3.9%
2018	$12,363	$7,967	▲ +$112	▲ +1.4%
2017	$12,049	$7,855	▲ +$246	▲ +3.2%
2016	$11,633	$7,609	▲ +$123	▲ +1.6%
2015	$11,174	$7,486	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Iowa (tuition range: $1,300–$4,000, avg $7,664)

Tuition Cost Range: $1,300 $5,700 Avg. Tuition Cost: $3,543

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Iowa average private schools tuition?

The Iowa average private schools tuition is $7,664 for 2026-27.

What are the private schools with the lowest tuition cost in Iowa?

The top ranked private schools in Iowa include Resurrection School, Marquette Catholic Schools Pk-12 and Jn Andrews Christian Academy.

What is private high school and private elementary school with lowest tuition cost in Iowa?

The private high school with lowest tuition cost in Iowa is Marquette Catholic Schools Pk-12, with a tuition of $1560. The private elementary school with lowest tuition cost is Resurrection School, with a tuition of $1300.

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