For the 2025 school year, there are 159 private daycares & preschools serving 32,976 students in Iowa.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Iowa include Rivermont Collegiate, Maharishi School, and Pella Christian Grade School.
The average tuition cost is $6,343, which is lower than the Iowa average tuition cost of $7,140.
79% of private daycares & preschools in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.
Top Ranked Iowa Private Daycares & Preschools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
All Saints Catholic School
(Catholic)
1926 N Marquette St
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 324-3205
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 324-3205
Grades: PK-8
| 411 students
1119 5th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 255-0220
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 255-0220
Grades: PK-8
| 168 students
Ankeny Christian Academy![Ankeny Christian Academy Photo]( "Ankeny Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
1604 West 1st St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-8114
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-8114
Grades: PK-12
| 509 students
Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
1021 Douglas St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-1350
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-1350
Grades: PK-12
| 1,365 students
Bosco Catholic School System
(Catholic)
405 16th Avenue Ne
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1692
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1692
Grades: PK-12
| 321 students
Burlington Notre Dame
(Catholic)
700 S Roosevelt Ave
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 754-8431
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 754-8431
Grades: PK-12
| 431 students
702 S Roosevelt Ave
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 754-8431
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 754-8431
Grades: PK-12
| 461 students
13007 Douglas Pkwy
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 334-2240
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 334-2240
Grades: PK-12
| 1,086 students
Gehlen Catholic School
(Catholic)
709 Plymouth St Ne
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-4181
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-4181
Grades: PK-12
| 534 students
2905 Ne 46th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 630-1250
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 630-1250
Grades: PK-12
| 706 students
Great River Christian School
(Christian)
426 Harrison Ave
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2255
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2255
Grades: PK-12
| 118 students
Holy Family Catholic Schools
Special Program Emphasis
2005 Kane St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-5456
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-5456
Grades: PK-12
| 915 students
1635 Linmar Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 362-9512
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 362-9512
Grades: PK-12
| 359 students
Kuemper Catholic Grade School
(Catholic)
116 S East Street
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-3610
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-3610
Grades: PK-12
| 1,200 students
Kuemper Grade School Pk-8 Grades
(Catholic)
201 S Clark St
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-3610
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-3610
Grades: PK-12
| 1,212 students
1453 Mississippi Blvd
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-3466
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-3466
Grades: PK-8
| 357 students
804 Dr Robert Keith Wallace Drive
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Grades: PK-12
| 173 students
Netherlands Reformed Christian School
(Calvinist)
712 20th Ave Se
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2821
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2821
Grades: PK-12
| 404 students
Northeast Iowa Montessori School
Montessori School
604 South Ave
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6491
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6491
Grades: NS-7
| 30 students
Orange City Christian School
(Calvinist)
604 3rd St Sw
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-2274
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-2274
Grades: PK-8
| 340 students
Our Lady Of Guadalupe
Alternative School (Catholic)
2105 Saint Joseph Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-1198
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-1198
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
216 Liberty Street
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-2414
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-2414
Grades: PK-8
| 549 students
Peoria Christian School
(Christian)
110 Peoria West St
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 625-4131
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 625-4131
Grades: PK-8
| 48 students
Regina Catholic Education Center
(Catholic)
2150 Rochester Ave
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 499-9020
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 499-9020
Grades: PK-12
| 902 students
Sacred Heart School![Sacred Heart School Photo - Sacred Heart offers kindergarten through the eighth grade]( "Sacred Heart School Photo - Sacred Heart offers kindergarten through the eighth grade")
(Catholic)
5010 Military Rd
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 233-1624
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 233-1624
Grades: PK-8
| 351 students
St. Albert Catholic![St. Albert Catholic Photo - With the addition of the state-of-the-art childcare center and elementary school, Saint Albert's elite learning, faith-filled environment is unmatched in Southwest Iowa.]( "St. Albert Catholic Photo - With the addition of the state-of-the-art childcare center and elementary school, Saint Albert's elite learning, faith-filled environment is unmatched in Southwest Iowa.")
(Catholic)
400 Gleason Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-2316
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-2316
Grades: PK-12
| 675 students
16 Columbus Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 243-1874
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 243-1874
Grades: PK-8
| 349 students
St. Augustin Catholic School
(Catholic)
4320 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 279-5947
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 279-5947
Grades: PK-8
| 282 students
St. Edmond Catholic School
(Catholic)
2321 6th Avenue North
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-5182
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-5182
Grades: PK-12
| 597 students
St. Francis Catholic School
(Catholic)
310 Columbus Drive
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 753-7977
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 753-7977
Grades: PK-6
| 210 students
St. Francis Of Assisi School
(Catholic)
7075 Ashworth Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 457-7167
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 457-7167
Grades: PK-8
| 728 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Iowa?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Iowa include Rivermont Collegiate, Maharishi School, and Pella Christian Grade School.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Iowa?
159 private daycares & preschools are located in Iowa.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Iowa?
The average tuition cost is $6,343, which is lower than the Iowa private school average tuition cost of $7,140.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Iowa?
Iowa private daycares & preschools are approximately 17% minority students, which is higher than the Iowa private school average of 16%.
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