Maharishi School Photo - Maharishi School is a global community with students and families representing more than 30 countries. Our school community is deeply enriched by students of diverse origin who come together to create global awareness and a vibrant school culture with rich traditions.

Top 3 Best Iowa Nonsectarian Private Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 22 nonsectarian private elementary schools in Iowa. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Iowa.
The top ranked nonsectarian private elementary schools in Iowa include Rivermont Collegiate, Maharishi School, and Bergman Academy.

Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Elementary Schools in Iowa (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Willowwind School
Willowwind School Photo - LEED Gold Certified Building
(1)
950 Dover St
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 338-6061
Grades: PK-6
| 111 students
Bergman Academy
Bergman Academy Photo
100 45th St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 274-0453
Grades: PK-8
| 336 students
Maharishi School
Maharishi School Photo - Maharishi School is a global community with students and families representing more than 30 countries. Our school community is deeply enriched by students of diverse origin who come together to create global awareness and a vibrant school culture with rich traditions.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
804 Dr Robert Keith Wallace Drive
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Grades: PK-12
| 173 students
Northeast Iowa Montessori School
Montessori School
604 South Ave
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6491
Grades: NS-7
| 30 students
Rivermont Collegiate
Rivermont Collegiate Photo - The Carriage House: Art classroom and girls' residence
1821 Sunset Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
Grades: PK-12
| 173 students
Anna B Lawther Academy
Special Education School
2005 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-4015
Grades: 4-12
| 65 students
2101 Court St
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 251-1816
Grades: 1-12
| 52 students
Crossroads Academy
Special Education School
107 Vernon St
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6356
Grades: 1-12
| 29 students
Golden Elementary Montessori
Montessori School
210 Jones St Ste 108
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 554-6864
Grades: 1-3
| 3 students
Little Mustangs Learning Center
Alternative School
525 6th St
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3548
Grades: PK-4
| 13 students
Main Street School
Alternative School
925 Main St
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1275
Grades: PK-10
| 32 students
Montessori Children's House
Montessori Children's House Photo
Montessori School
1505 42nd Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(151) 577-1690
Grades: PK-2
| 209 students
Montessori School Of Iowa City
Montessori School Of Iowa City Photo
Montessori School
(3)
374 Holiday Road
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-9650
Grades: PK-6
| 119 students
4111 Hubbell Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 266-5065
Grades: 3-12
| 42 students
Oneschool Global
525 Woodbury Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 322-4520
Grades: 3-12
| 23 students
Purple Bloom School Llc
Alternative School
2060 12th Ave
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-3873
Grades: PK-3
| 66 students
Quad City Montessori School
Quad City Montessori School Photo - Main Building at QCMS
Montessori School
2400 East 46th Street
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 781-3336
Grades: PK-6
| 109 students
13358 190th St
Fayette, IA 52142
(563) 422-5221
Grades: 2-8
| 12 students
Singing Cedars School
Special Program Emphasis
2149 N B St
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 632-2230
Grades: K-3
| 27 students
Summit Schools
Summit Schools Photo
(4)
1010 Regent Street NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 294-2036
Grades: PK-8
| 116 students
Whiz Kid Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1721 25th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 225-8513
Grades: NS-7
| n/a students
Woodward Academy
1251 334th St
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-3481
Grades: 7-12
| 125 students

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