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Morning Star Academy Photo - Upper school students on their annual field trip to Chicago.

Best Bettendorf 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 756 students in Bettendorf, IA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Bettendorf, IA include Morning Star Academy, Lourdes Catholic School, and Rivermont Collegiate.
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the Iowa private elementary school average acceptance rate of 86%.
67% of private elementary schools in Bettendorf, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Bettendorf 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Lourdes Catholic School
Lourdes Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
1453 Mississippi Blvd
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-3466
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Morning Star Academy
Morning Star Academy Photo - Upper school students on their annual field trip to Chicago.
(Christian)
(2)
1426 Tanglefoot Ln
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-5700
Gr: PK-12 | 220 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rivermont Collegiate
Rivermont Collegiate Photo - The Carriage House: Art classroom and girls' residence
1821 Sunset Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Bettendorf)
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
756 Students
47,860 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
15%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
69 Teachers
3,927 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
38%
37%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
21 courses
9 courses
Average SAT score
1160
(Out of 1600)
1194
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,945
$9,021
Average Summer Program Cost
$140
$611
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
37%
Average Acceptance Rate
72%
86%
Average Endowment Size
$3.5 million
$20.37 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.47
# American Indian Students
3 Students
109 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
50 Students
941 Students
% Asian Students
7%
2%
# Hispanic Students
39 Students
2,961 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
6%
# Black Students
13 Students
1,396 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
456 Students
33,818 Students
% White Students
60%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
94 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
195 Students
8,618 Students
% of Others Students
26%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Bettendorf, IA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Bettendorf, IA include Morning Star Academy, Lourdes Catholic School, and Rivermont Collegiate.
How many private elementary schools are located in Bettendorf?
3 private elementary schools are located in Bettendorf.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Bettendorf?
67% of private elementary schools in Bettendorf are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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