The average private high school acceptance rate in Iowa is 82% per year (2026).
The most selective school in Iowa is Heartland Christian School, with an acceptance rate of 25%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 25%
100%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 82%
Most Selective 草榴社区 High Schools in Iowa (2026)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Heartland Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
400 Wright Rd
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 322-5817
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 322-5817
Rank: #22.
Acceptance Rate: 42%
Grades: PK-12
1426 Tanglefoot Ln
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-5700
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-5700
Rank: #33.
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)
Acceptance Rate: 57%
Grades: 6-12
1951 Delta Ave
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 519-1860
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 519-1860
Rank: #44.
Cedar Ridge Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: K-12
1015 S. Division Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 235-9309
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 235-9309
Rank: #55.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
804 Dr Robert Keith Wallace Drive
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Rank: #66.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-12
502 Franklin St
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-3356
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-3356
Rank: #77.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
1821 Sunset Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
Rank: #88.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
6000 Gordon Drive
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-4732
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-4732
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Ankeny Christian Academy ![Ankeny Christian Academy Photo]( "Ankeny Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
1604 West 1st St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-8114
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-8114
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
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)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
1021 Douglas St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-0573
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-0573
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Iowa Conservatory ![Iowa Conservatory Photo - Costume Studio]( "Iowa Conservatory Photo - Costume Studio")
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 8-12
123 N. Linn St.
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 804-5943
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 804-5943
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
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)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: K-12
312 S 4th St
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-1663
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-1663
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
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)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
400 Gleason Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-2316
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-2316
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Western Christian High School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: 9-12
925 5th St
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1013
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1013
Rank: #1515.
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: 6-12
1421 540th Street SW
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-2073
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-2073
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Bishop Garrigan Campus
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: 3-12
1224 N Mccoy St
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3521
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3521
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Burlington Notre Dame
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-12
700 S Roosevelt Ave
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 754-8431
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 754-8431
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Holy Trinity Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: K-12
2600 Avenue A
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-2486
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-2486
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-12
1635 Linmar Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 362-9512
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 362-9512
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Xavier High School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: 9-12
6300 42nd Street Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
(319) 294-6635
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
(319) 294-6635
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Iowa average private high schools acceptance rate?
The Iowa average private high schools acceptance rate is 82% for 2026.
What are the most selective private high schools in Iowa?
The top-ranked private high schools in Iowa include Heartland Christian School, Morning Star Academy and Scattergood Friends School.
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