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Iowa Private Elementary Schools By Tuition Cost

Name: Iowa Average Tuition Cost Trends (Elementary)
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The average private elementary school tuition in Iowa is $7,557 per year (2026-27).

The private elementary school with the lowest tuition is Marquette Catholic Schools Pk-12, with a tuition of $1,560.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# IA Schools Ranked: 56
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,560–$4,254
IA School Avg.: $7,323
National School Avg.: $10,510

Quick Facts (26-27)

# IA Schools Ranked: 56
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,560–$4,254
IA School Avg.: $7,323
National School Avg.: $10,510

Iowa Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

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

Total Growth: +28.9% (+$1,649 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Iowa (IA) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$12,807	$7,354	▲ +$169	▲ +2.4%
2024	$12,481	$7,185	▲ +$668	▲ +10.3%
2023	$11,978	$6,517	▲ +$115	▲ +1.8%
2022	$11,484	$6,402	▲ +$36	▲ +0.6%
2021	$11,253	$6,366	▲ +$157	▲ +2.5%
2020	$10,968	$6,209	▲ +$66	▲ +1.1%
2019	$10,740	$6,143	▲ +$69	▲ +1.1%
2018	$10,494	$6,074	▲ +$107	▲ +1.8%
2017	$10,230	$5,967	▲ +$262	▲ +4.6%
2016	$9,879	$5,705	▲ +$121	▲ +2.2%
2015	$9,510	$5,584	—	—

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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: $1,560–$4,254, avg $7,323)

Tuition Cost Range: $1,560 $7,240 Avg. Tuition Cost: $4,001

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Iowa average private elementary schools tuition?

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

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

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

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