#25 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
Regina Catholic Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades K–6
Largest group: 71% of students
Iowa City, IA
B-Overall grade509 students17 students per teacher
2026 lists
Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
Private schools in Iowa with the most varied mix of students. Top 50 of 142 schools.
#26 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
Holy Trinity
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 71% of students
Des Moines, IA
B+Overall grade358 students13 students per teacher
#27 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
All Saints Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
Largest group: 71% of students
Cedar Rapids, IA
AOverall grade114 students12 students per teacher
#28 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
Mt. Olive Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 72% of students
Des Moines, IA
B+Overall grade191 students14 students per teacher
#29 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
Hillcrest Academy
Mennonite school · Grades 6–12
Largest group: 72% of students
Kalona, IA
AOverall grade105 students7 students per teacher
#30 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
Prince of Peace Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 73% of students
Clinton, IA
B-Overall grade214 students14 students per teacher
#31 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
Cathedral Dual Language Academy
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–4
Largest group: 73% of students
Sioux City, IA
B+Overall grade67 students10 students per teacher
#32 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
Cedar Valley Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–1
Largest group: 73% of students
Cedar Rapids, IA
B+Overall grade51 students7 students per teacher
#33 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
Regina Catholic Education Center Jr/Sr High
Diocesan school · Grades 7–12
Largest group: 74% of students
Iowa City, IA
B+Overall grade400 students16 students per teacher
#34 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
Lasalle Catholic Middle School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 74% of students
Cedar Rapids, IA
A+Overall grade341 students10 students per teacher
#35 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
Clear Lake Classical
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 74% of students
Clear Lake, IA
BOverall grade135 students9 students per teacher
#36 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
Ottumwa Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 74% of students
Ottumwa, IA
AOverall grade97 students8 students per teacher
#37 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
St. Theresa Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 75% of students
Des Moines, IA
B+Overall grade221 students13 students per teacher
#38 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
Summit Schools
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 75% of students
Cedar Rapids, IA
BOverall grade111 students11 students per teacher
#39 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
St. James School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
Largest group: 75% of students
Washington, IA
A+Overall grade85 students7 students per teacher
#40 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
Willowwind School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
Largest group: 75% of students
Iowa City, IA
A-Overall grade57 students8 students per teacher
#41 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
Trinity Lutheran Church School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 77% of students
Davenport, IA
BOverall grade353 students18 students per teacher
#42 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
Immaculate Conception School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6
Largest group: 77% of students
Charles City, IA
B+Overall grade172 students13 students per teacher
#43 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 78% of students
Davenport, IA
BOverall grade405 students14 students per teacher
#44 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
Lourdes Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 78% of students
Bettendorf, IA
A-Overall grade252 students12 students per teacher
#45 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
SS Mary and Mathias Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 78% of students
Muscatine, IA
BOverall grade232 students16 students per teacher
#46 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
St. Cecilia Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6
Largest group: 78% of students
Ames, IA
A-Overall grade115 students10 students per teacher
#47 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
St. Albert Catholic
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 79% of students
Council Bluffs, IA
B-Overall grade595 students14 students per teacher
#48 Most Diverse Private Schools in Iowa
Our Lady of Guadalupe Spanish Immersion School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
Largest group: 79% of students
Dubuque, IA
B-Overall grade508 students32 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.