The average private elementary school endowment in Iowa is $20.4M (2026).
The private elementary school in Iowa with the highest endowment is Sully Christian School, St. Francis Xavier Elementary School, and Heartland Christian School, each with a endowment of $50M.
Endowment Range: $1.2M
$50M
Avg. Endowment: $20.4M
Average 草榴社区 Elementary School endowment in Iowa (2026)
School
Endowment
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Heartland Christian School
(Christian)
Endowment: $50 M
Grades: PK-12
400 Wright Rd
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 322-5817
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 322-5817
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
St. Francis Xavier Elementary School
(Catholic)
Endowment: $50 M
Grades: PK-6
203 2nd St Sw
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7376
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7376
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Sully Christian School ![Sully Christian School Photo - We seek to grow and mature children into perceptive and loving Christians who are equipped to be transforming influences in today's world.]( "Sully Christian School Photo - We seek to grow and mature children into perceptive and loving Christians who are equipped to be transforming influences in today's world.")
(Christian)
Endowment: $50 M
Grades: K-8
12629 S 92nd Avenue E
Sully, IA 50251
(641) 594-4180
Sully, IA 50251
(641) 594-4180
Rank: #44.
St. Columbkille School
(Catholic)
Endowment: $11 M
Grades: K-5
1198 Rush Street
Dubuque, IA 52003
(563) 582-3532
Dubuque, IA 52003
(563) 582-3532
Rank: #55.
Mater Dei School Nativity Center ![Mater Dei School Nativity Center Photo - Our teachers give back to the community]( "Mater Dei School Nativity Center Photo - Our teachers give back to the community")
(Catholic)
Endowment: $9 M
Grades: 5-8
4243 Natalia Way
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-0268
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-0268
Rank: #66.
Endowment: $5.5 M
Grades: PK-8
216 Liberty Street
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-2414
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-2414
Rank: #77.
Endowment: $3.5 M
Grades: PK-8
1453 Mississippi Blvd
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-3466
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-3466
Rank: #88.
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)
Endowment: $3.1 M
Grades: PK-12
400 Gleason Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-2316
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-2316
Rank: #99.
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)
Endowment: $1.2 M
Grades: K-12
312 S 4th St
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-1663
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-1663
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Iowa average private elementary schools endowment?
The Iowa average private elementary schools endowment is $20.4M for 2026.
What are the private elementary schools with the highest endowment in Iowa?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Iowa include Heartland Christian School, St. Francis Xavier Elementary School and Sully Christian School.
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