Private schools in Black Hawk County, IA
10 schools across Cedar Falls, Waterloo, Gilbertville. About 3,211 students in all (2023-24). 5 on the state’s Students First ESA list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Lutheran School ✓ | K-12 | 146 |
| Blessed Maria Assunta Pallotta ✓ | 6-8 | 175 |
| Royal Legacy Christian Academy ✓ | PreK-6 | 36 |
| St. Edward School ✓ | K-5 | 321 |
| Waterloo Christian School ✓ | PreK-12 | 312 |
| St. Patrick Catholic School | PreK-8 | 176 |
| Bosco Catholic School System | PreK-12 | 299 |
| Immaculate Conception-St. Joseph School | K-12 | 280 |
| Cedar Valley Catholic School | PreK-12 | 733 |
| Cedar Valley Catholic School System | PreK-12 | 733 |
On the state’s official list Other private schools
What Iowa pays
Iowa Students First Education Savings Account Education savings account
$8,148 per student for 2026-27 Paid in two equal installments, fall and spring. Homeschooled students do not qualify.
Figures read from each program’s official pages, 2026-09-20. Sources and how to apply
Cities in and around Black Hawk County
Neighboring counties
- Bremer County (2)
- Buchanan County (3)
- Grundy County (1)
- Other areas (48)
- Chickasaw County (1)
- Floyd County (1)
- Delaware County (1)
- Linn County (13)
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Most programs open once a year, and several ran out of money or seats in 2026. Pick your state and we will email you the day the next window opens, with the official link. That is the only email you get.
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