#1 Best Private Schools in Johnson County, IA
Hillcrest Academy
Mennonite school · Grades 6–12
Smaller classes than 70% of Christian schools in Iowa
Kalona, IA
AOverall grade105 students7 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in Johnson County, IA
Private schools in Johnson County, IA with the highest overall grades. Top 6 of 6 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in Johnson County, IA
Pathway Christian School
Mennonite school · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 36% since 2011–12
Kalona, IA
A-Overall grade80 students8 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in Johnson County, IA
Regina Catholic Education Center Jr/Sr High
Diocesan school · Grades 7–12
98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Iowa City, IA
B+Overall grade400 students16 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in Johnson County, IA
Heritage Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in North Liberty since at least 2011
North Liberty, IA
BOverall grade178 students13 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in Johnson County, IA
Faith Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–6
The only Christian school in Iowa City
Iowa City, IA
BOverall grade115 students10 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Schools in Johnson County, IA
Regina Catholic Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades K–6
One of 2 Catholic schools in Iowa City
Iowa City, IA
B-Overall grade509 students17 students per teacher
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