Private Schools in Waterloo, Iowa

Columbus Catholic High School is a comprehensive Catholic college preparatory school serving the Waterloo area with a strong tradition of academic excellence. The school offers a rigorous curriculum with Advanced Placement courses, comprehensive STEM programs, and competitive athletics. Facilities include modern classrooms, science labs, a performing arts center, and athletic complexes. The school emphasizes faith-based education with small class sizes and personalized attention, consistently achieving high college acceptance rates and strong community involvement.

Wahlert Catholic High School, while located in Dubuque, serves as a regional Catholic high school option for families in the Waterloo area seeking exceptional private education. The school offers a comprehensive college preparatory program with numerous Advanced Placement courses, strong STEM initiatives, and outstanding fine arts programs. Facilities include state-of-the-art science laboratories, performing arts center, modern athletic complexes, and technology-rich learning environments. With a long tradition of academic excellence and high college placement rates, Wahlert maintains strong parent and student satisfaction through its commitment to holistic education and community values.

Part of the Cedar Valley Catholic Schools system, this middle school serves the broader Waterloo-Cedar Falls metropolitan area with a comprehensive educational program. The school features modern facilities including technology-enhanced classrooms, science labs, and athletic facilities. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, faith development, and preparation for high school with strong programs in mathematics, language arts, and religious education. The school maintains small class sizes and has strong parent satisfaction ratings for its community atmosphere and academic rigor.