Best Des Moines County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 579 students in Des Moines County, IA (there are 15 public schools, serving 6,001 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Des Moines County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in Des Moines County, IA include Burlington Notre Dame Junior/Senior High School and Great River Christian School.
100% of private schools in Des Moines County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Des Moines County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
702 S Roosevelt Ave
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 754-8431
Grades: PK-12
| 461 students
Great River Christian School
(Christian)
426 Harrison Ave
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2255
Grades: PK-12
| 118 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Des Moines County, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Des Moines County, IA include Burlington Notre Dame Junior/Senior High School and Great River Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Des Moines County, IA?
2 private schools are located in Des Moines County, IA.
What percentage of students in Des Moines County, IA go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Des Moines County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Des Moines County, IA?
100% of private schools in Des Moines County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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