For the 2026 school year, there are 9 nonsectarian private high schools in Iowa. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Iowa.
The top-ranked nonsectarian private high schools in Iowa include Maharishi School, Rivermont Collegiate, and Woodward Academy.
Top-Ranked Nonsectarian 草榴社区 High Schools in Iowa (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2101 Court St
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 251-1816
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 251-1816
Gr: 1-12 | 52 students
804 Dr Robert Keith Wallace Drive
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1821 Sunset Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Anna B Lawther Academy
Special Education School
2005 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-4015
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-4015
Gr: 4-12 | 65 students
Crossroads Academy
Special Education School
107 Vernon St
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6356
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6356
Gr: 1-12 | 29 students
Main Street School
Alternative School
925 Main St
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1275
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1275
Gr: PK-10 | 32 students
4111 Hubbell Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 266-5065
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 266-5065
Gr: 3-12 | 42 students
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