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Iowa Private High Schools By Tuition Cost

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The average private high school tuition in Iowa is $10,188 per year (2026-27).

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

Quick Facts (26-27)

# IA Schools Ranked: 19
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,560–$41,000
IA School Avg.: $11,060
National School Avg.: $13,519

Quick Facts (26-27)

# IA Schools Ranked: 19
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,560–$41,000
IA School Avg.: $11,060
National School Avg.: $13,519

Iowa Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

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

Total Growth: +23.2% (+$2,118 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Iowa (IA) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$17,512	$11,243	▲ +$187	▲ +1.7%
2024	$17,025	$11,056	▲ +$774	▲ +7.5%
2023	$16,355	$10,282	▲ +$43	▲ +0.4%
2022	$15,719	$10,239	▲ +$7	▲ +0.1%
2021	$15,395	$10,232	▲ +$15	▲ +0.1%
2020	$15,015	$10,217	▲ +$142	▲ +1.4%
2019	$14,682	$10,075	▲ +$644	▲ +6.8%
2018	$14,330	$9,431	▲ +$78	▲ +0.8%
2017	$13,937	$9,353	▲ +$228	▲ +2.5%
2016	$13,427	$9,125	▲ +$171	▲ +1.9%
2015	$12,864	$8,954	—	—

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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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Tuition Cost Range: $1,560 $41,000 Avg. Tuition Cost: $11,060

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Iowa average private high schools tuition?

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

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

The top ranked private high schools in Iowa include Marquette Catholic Schools Pk-12, Ottumwa Christian School and Prince Of Peace Catholic School.

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