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Oldest ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools in Iowa

The average private high school in Iowa was founded around 1955 (2026-27).
The oldest private high school in Iowa is Prince Of Peace Catholic School, founded in 1852.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # IA Schools Ranked: 56
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1852–1956
  • IA School Avg.: 1957
  • National School Avg.: 1967

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # IA Schools Ranked: 56
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1852–1956
  • IA School Avg.: 1957
  • National School Avg.: 1967
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Year Founded Range: 1852 1974 Avg. Year Founded: 1933

Oldest ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools in Iowa (2026-27)

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Prince Of Peace Catholic School Photo
#1Prince Of Peace Catholic School
Gr: K-12 | 189 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
312 S 4th St
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-1663
1852year founded
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Map of St. Joseph's School
#2St. Joseph's School
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students
Catholic
403 Park Street
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-3284
1855year founded
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Map of Quakerdale Promise Academy
#3Quakerdale Promise Academy
Gr: 9-10 | 4 students
All-boys | Alternative School (Friends)
26866 Co Highway S55
New Providence, IA 50206
(515) 216-4387
1861year founded
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Marquette Catholic Schools Pk-12 Photo
#4Marquette Catholic Schools Pk-12
Gr: K-12 | 257 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 17
Catholic
502 Franklin St
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-3356
(1)
1868year founded
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Map of Tanager Place School
#5Tanager Place School
Gr: 3-11 | 22 students
Special Education School
2309 C St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 365-9164
1879year founded
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Rivermont Collegiate Photo
#6Rivermont Collegiate
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 9
1821 Sunset Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
1884year founded
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Scattergood Friends School Photo
#7Scattergood Friends School
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3
Friends
1951 Delta Ave
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 519-1860
1890year founded
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Map of Boys & Girls Home Family Services
#8Boys & Girls Home Family Services
Gr: 1-12 | 52 students
2101 Court St
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 251-1816
1894year founded
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Map of St. Mary's School
#9St. Mary's School
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students
Catholic
523 Madison Street
Remsen, IA 51050
(712) 786-1433
1902year founded
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Map of St. Mary's School
#10St. Mary's School
Gr: PK-12 | 310 students
Catholic
312 Seneca St
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(502) 452-1712
1912year founded
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Map of Dowling Catholic High School
#11 Dowling Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 1,389 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 20
Catholic
1400 Buffalo Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 222-1015
1918year founded
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Map of Western Christian High School
#12Western Christian High School
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 12
Christian
925 5th St
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1013
1919year founded
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Map of St. Pauls Lutheran School
#13St. Pauls Lutheran School
Gr: K-12 | 40 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
404 W Main
Latimer, IA 50452
(641) 579-6046
1925year founded
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Pella Christian High School Photo
#14 Pella Christian High School
Gr: 9-12 | 302 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 11
300 Eagle Ln
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4440
(1)
1939year founded
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Hillcrest Academy Photo
#15Hillcrest Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 197 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 14
Mennonite
1421 540th Street SW
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-2073
(3)
1945year founded
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Des Moines Christian School Photo
#16Des Moines Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,086 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Christian
13007 Douglas Pkwy
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 334-2240
(2)
1948year founded
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Bishop Heelan Catholic High School Photo
#17(°Õ17–T18)Bishop Heelan Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 24
Catholic
1021 Douglas St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-0573
1949year founded
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Map of Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools
#17(°Õ17–T18)Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 1,365 students
Catholic
1021 Douglas St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-1350
1949year founded
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Map of Gehlen Catholic School
#19Gehlen Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 534 students
Catholic
709 Plymouth St Ne
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-4181
1953year founded
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Map of Bosco Catholic School System
#20Bosco Catholic School System
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
405 16th Avenue Ne
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1692
1956year founded
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Map of Burlington Notre Dame
#21(°Õ21–T22)Burlington Notre Dame
Gr: PK-12 | 431 students
Catholic
700 S Roosevelt Ave
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 754-8431
1957year founded
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Map of Burlington Notre Dame Junior/Senior High School
#21(°Õ21–T22)Burlington Notre Dame Junior/Senior High School
Gr: PK-12 | 461 students
Catholic
702 S Roosevelt Ave
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 754-8431
1957year founded
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Map of Assumption High School
#23(°Õ23–T24)Assumption High School
Gr: 8-12 | 437 students
Catholic
1020 W Central Park Ave
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 326-5313
(1)
1958year founded
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Map of Regina Catholic Education Center
#23(°Õ23–T24)Regina Catholic Education Center
Gr: PK-12 | 902 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 12
Catholic
2150 Rochester Ave
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 499-9020
1958year founded
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Map of Bishop Garrigan Campus
#25(°Õ25–T27)Bishop Garrigan Campus
Gr: 3-12 | 253 students
Catholic
1224 N Mccoy St
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3521
1959year founded
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Map of Columbus Catholic High School
#25(°Õ25–T27)Columbus Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
3231 W 9th St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 232-1422
1959year founded
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Map of Siouxland Christian School
#25(°Õ25–T27)Siouxland Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 341 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7
6000 Gordon Drive
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-4732
1959year founded
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Newman Catholic School Photo
#28 Newman Catholic School
Gr: K-12 | 628 students
Avg. class size: 39 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
2445 19th St Sw
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-6939
(1)
1961year founded
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St. Albert Catholic Photo
#29(°Õ29–T30)St. Albert Catholic
Gr: PK-12 | 675 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
400 Gleason Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-2316
1964year founded
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Map of Unity Christian High School
#29(°Õ29–T30)Unity Christian High School
Gr: 9-12 | 312 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
216 Michigan Ave Sw
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4114
1964year founded
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Map of Beckman Catholic Junior Senior High School
#31Beckman Catholic Junior Senior High School
Gr: 7-12 | 409 students
Catholic
1325 9th St Se
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7188
(1)
1966year founded
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Maharishi School Photo
#32(°Õ32–T33)Maharishi School
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum
804 Dr Robert Keith Wallace Drive
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
(3)
1972year founded
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Tipton Christian Academy Photo
#32(°Õ32–T33)Tipton Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 9 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
323 West Second St
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-2168
1972year founded
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Map of Cedar Ridge Christian School
#34Cedar Ridge Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 364 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8
Christian
1015 S. Division Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 235-9309
1973year founded
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Map of Cedar Valley Christian School
#35Cedar Valley Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 164 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
3636 Cottage Grove Ave Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 366-7462
1974year founded
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Iowa average private high schools founding year?
The Iowa average private high schools founding year is 1955 for 2026-27.
What are the private high schools with oldest founding year in Iowa?
The top ranked private high schools in Iowa include Prince Of Peace Catholic School, St. Joseph's School and Quakerdale Promise Academy.

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