The average private elementary school endowment in Iowa is $20.4M (2025-26).
The private elementary school in Iowa with the highest endowment is Heartland Christian School, St. Francis Xavier Elementary School, and Sully Christian School, each with a endowment of $50M.
Endowment Range: $1.2M
$50M
Avg. Endowment: $20.4M
Average ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary School endowment in Iowa (2025-26)
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 2025-26.
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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