For the 2024 school year, there are 21 private schools serving 4,339 students in Linn County, IA (there are 81 public schools, serving 36,754 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Linn County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in Linn County, IA include Holy Family-st Jude Center-lasalle Center, Isaac Newton Christian Academy and Regis Middle School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 94%.
Top Ranked Linn County Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3700 1st Ave Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 390-6512
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 390-6512
Grades: PK-8
| 416 students
1635 Linmar Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 362-9512
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 362-9512
Grades: PK-12
| 359 students
Regis Middle School![Regis Middle School Photo]( "Regis Middle School Photo")
(Catholic)
735 Prairie Dr NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 363-1968
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 363-1968
Grades: 6-8
| 316 students
2244 1st Ave Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 362-3021
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 362-3021
Grades: PK-5
| 789 students
St. Pius X Elementary School
(Catholic)
4901 Council St Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 393-4507
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 393-4507
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
1361 7th Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 362-6952
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 362-6952
Grades: PK-8
| 234 students
Xavier High School
(Catholic)
6300 42nd Street Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
(319) 294-6635
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
(319) 294-6635
Grades: 9-12
| 610 students
All Saints Parish School
(Catholic)
720 29th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 363-4110
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 363-4110
Grades: K-5
| 154 students
Cedar Valley Christian School
(Christian)
3636 Cottage Grove Ave Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 366-7462
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 366-7462
Grades: PK-12
| 176 students
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Daycare / Preschool
5351 North Park Place North East
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 377-8607
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 377-8607
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
1350 Blairs Ferry Rd Ste A
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319) 378-3100
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319) 378-3100
Grades: PK-K
| 46 students
2900 42nd St Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 393-5656
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 393-5656
Grades: 1-7
| 6 students
3600 Cottage Grove Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 560-2333
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 560-2333
Grades: PK-K
| 39 students
Holy Family School St. Ludmila Center
(Catholic)
215 21st Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 981-9950
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 981-9950
Grades: 3-4
| 88 students
Jn Andrews Christian Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2773 Loggerhead Rd
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
(319) 393-1664
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
(319) 393-1664
Grades: K-8
| 24 students
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
1430 14th Street
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-6348
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-6348
Grades: PK-8
| 199 students
St. Jude Elementary School
(Catholic)
3700 1st Avenue Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 396-7818
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 396-7818
Grades: NS-3
| 193 students
St. Patrick Middle School
(Catholic)
509 A Avenue Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 363-1027
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 363-1027
Grades: 6-8
| 165 students
1010 Regent Street NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 294-2036
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 294-2036
Grades: PK-8
| 111 students
Tanager Place School
Special Education School
2309 C St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 365-9164
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 365-9164
Grades: 3-11
| 22 students
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Daycare / Preschool
310 Burdette Dr. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 396-5391
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 396-5391
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Linn County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Grace Baptist Academy (Closed 2017)
(Baptist)
1461 E Post Rd
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-9448
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-9448
Grades: 2-12
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Linn County, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Linn County, IA include Holy Family-st Jude Center-lasalle Center, Isaac Newton Christian Academy and Regis Middle School.
How many private schools are located in Linn County, IA?
21 private schools are located in Linn County, IA.
How diverse are private schools in Linn County, IA?
Linn County, IA private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Iowa private school average of 17%.
What percentage of students in Linn County, IA go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Linn County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 8%).
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