For the 2026 school year, there are 209 religiously affiliated private schools serving 50,107 students in Iowa (81% of all schools).
The average tuition cost is $8,205, which is lower than the Iowa private school average tuition cost of $9,284.
The most common religiously affiliated schools are Catholic (54% of schools), Christian (18% of schools) and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (9% of schools).
Top-Ranked Iowa 草榴社区 Schools by Religious Affiliation (2026)
Religious Affiliation
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Recent Articles
草榴社区 School Gap Years Before High School: Is It Worth It?
Learn how private school gap years before high school work, who benefits most, and whether delaying ninth grade is worth the investment.
What Happens When a 草榴社区 School Closes Mid-Year? A Parent Survival Guide
What parents should do if a private school closes mid-year, including records, tuition, transfers, college applications, and student support.
How 草榴社区 Schools Support Students Building Online Personal Brands
Discover how private schools help students build responsible online personal brands through digital literacy, entrepreneurship, and media education.
