By type & community
High Schools (Grades 9-12) in Des Moines: East Side
4 high schools (grades 9-12) in Des Moines: East Side; 4 are on the state's accredited list for the $8,148 ESA. East of the Des Moines River, where several Christian academies and two Catholic parish schools sit close together.
Where this comes from. Accreditation and ESA eligibility: Iowa Department of Education 2025-26 Nonpublic School Building Directory (address file March 16, 2026), retrieved October 30, 2026; the ESA can only be used at schools on that list. Enrollment and religious affiliation: NCES Private School Survey 2023-24 (2021-22 for schools that did not respond). Tuition is not reported to either agency, so confirm it with the school.
High schoolers carry the same $8,148 ESA as kindergartners, and juniors and seniors at accredited schools can add college courses through Iowa's PSEO program.
| School | Type | Community | Grades | ESA (state accredited list) | Accreditor | Students (federal survey) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand View Christian School 2905 NE 46th Ave, Des Moines 50317 | Christian Schools | Des Moines: East Side | PK-12 | ✓ Accredited | Special state accreditation; State of Iowa | 458 |
| J.W. Reed Christian Academy 1619 East University Ave, Des Moines 50316 | Christian Schools | Des Moines: East Side | K-12 | ✓ Accredited | Cognia | 74 |
| Joshua Christian Academy 1740 Garfield Ave., Des Moines 50316 | Christian Schools | Des Moines: East Side | K-12 | ✓ Accredited | Christian Schools International | 199 |
| OneSchool Global Des Moines 3720 E 29th St, Des Moines 50317 | Independent, Montessori & Specialty Schools | Des Moines: East Side | 3-12 | ✓ Accredited | Cognia | 23 |
All private schools in Des Moines: East Side All high schools (grades 9-12) in the metro
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