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Best Iowa Blue Ribbon ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 blue ribbon private schools serving 5,286 students in Iowa.
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Iowa include St. Augustin Catholic School, Pella Christian High School, and Pella Christian Grade School.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is same as the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of blue ribbon private schools in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and .

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 10
  • # Students Served: 5,286

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 10
  • # Students Served: 5,286

Top Ranked Iowa Blue Ribbon ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Map of Dowling Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 1,389 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 20
Blue Ribbon year: 2003
Catholic
1400 Buffalo Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 222-1015
Lourdes Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Blue Ribbon year: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Catholic
1453 Mississippi Blvd
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-3466
(3)
Newman Catholic School Photo
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)
Pella Christian Grade School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 549 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Blue Ribbon year: 1993, 1994
Specialized Curriculum
216 Liberty Street
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-2414
(2)
Pella Christian High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 302 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 11
300 Eagle Ln
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4440
(1)
Map of St. Augustin Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Blue Ribbon year: 2004
Catholic
4320 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 279-5947
Map of St. Francis Of Assisi School
Gr: PK-8 | 728 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4
Blue Ribbon year: 2014, 2020
Catholic
7075 Ashworth Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 457-7167
St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Blue Ribbon year: 2011
Catholic
1007 E Rusholme Street
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 322-2923
Map of Resurrection School
Gr: NS-5 | 279 students
Blue Ribbon year: 2018
Catholic
4320 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 583-9488
Map of St. Columbkille School
Gr: K-5 | 285 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Blue Ribbon year: 2011
Catholic
1198 Rush Street
Dubuque, IA 52003
(563) 582-3532

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Iowa?
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Iowa include St. Augustin Catholic School, Pella Christian High School, and Pella Christian Grade School.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in Iowa?
10 blue ribbon private schools are located in Iowa.
How diverse are blue ribbon private schools in Iowa?
Iowa blue ribbon private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Iowa private school average of 16%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private schools are religiously affiliated in Iowa?
100% of blue ribbon private schools in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

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