#1 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
Joshua Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Largest group: 35% of students
Des Moines, IA
A+Overall grade199 students8 students per teacher
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Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
Private schools in Iowa with the most varied mix of students. Top 50 of 142 schools.
#2 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
Airazi Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–5
Largest group: 43% of students
West Des Moines, IA
AOverall grade58 students7 students per teacher
#3 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
St. Mary's School
Diocesan school · Grades 6–12
Largest group: 45% of students
Storm Lake, IA
A+Overall grade103 students7 students per teacher
#4 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
St. Edward School
Diocesan school · Grades K–5
Largest group: 50% of students
Waterloo, IA
AOverall grade321 students12 students per teacher
#5 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
Maharishi School
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 51% of students
Fairfield, IA
A+Overall grade125 students6 students per teacher
#6 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
St. Joseph Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 52% of students
Des Moines, IA
AOverall grade201 students13 students per teacher
#7 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
Blessed Maria Assunta Pallotta
Diocesan school · Grades 6–8
Largest group: 54% of students
Waterloo, IA
A+Overall grade175 students11 students per teacher
#8 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
Rivermont Collegiate
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 54% of students
Bettendorf, IA
A+Overall grade145 students6 students per teacher
#9 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
Woodward Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
Largest group: 57% of students
Woodward, IA
B-Overall grade147 students16 students per teacher
#10 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
St. Patrick School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 57% of students
Perry, IA
A+Overall grade93 students8 students per teacher
#11 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
St. Anthony Elementary School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 59% of students
Des Moines, IA
B+Overall grade345 students14 students per teacher
#12 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
Sacred Heart School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 59% of students
Sioux City, IA
A+Overall grade333 students9 students per teacher
#13 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
Cedar Valley Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 61% of students
Waterloo, IA
BOverall grade733 students13 students per teacher
#14 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
Cedar Valley Catholic School System
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 61% of students
Waterloo, IA
B-Overall grade733 students13 students per teacher
#15 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
Harvest Baptist School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 61% of students
Fort Dodge, IA
A+Overall grade66 students5 students per teacher
#16 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
Ignite Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Largest group: 65% of students
Rock Rapids, IA
B-Overall grade2,257 students
#17 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
Bishop Heelan Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
Largest group: 66% of students
Sioux City, IA
A-Overall grade527 students14 students per teacher
#18 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
J. W. Reed Christian Academy
Religious school · Grades K–12
Largest group: 66% of students
Des Moines, IA
B+Overall grade74 students9 students per teacher
#19 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 67% of students
Sioux City, IA
BOverall grade1,510 students13 students per teacher
#20 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
Dowling Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
Largest group: 69% of students
West Des Moines, IA
A-Overall grade1,354 students15 students per teacher
#21 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
Valley Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades K–12
Largest group: 69% of students
Cedar Falls, IA
BOverall grade146 students9 students per teacher
#22 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
John F Kennedy Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 70% of students
Davenport, IA
BOverall grade356 students16 students per teacher
#23 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
St. Francis Xavier Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6
Largest group: 70% of students
Dyersville, IA
A+Overall grade277 students12 students per teacher
#24 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
Lasalle Catholic Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–4
Largest group: 70% of students
Cedar Rapids, IA
B+Overall grade190 students12 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.