Willowwind School Photo - LEED Gold Certified Building

Top 5 Best Iowa Private Schools Offering Summer Programs (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 private schools offering summer programs serving 3,408 students in Iowa.
The top ranked private schools offering summer programs in Iowa include Rivermont Collegiate, Dowling Catholic High School, and Lourdes Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 94%.
56% of private schools offering summer programs in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Iowa Private Schools Offering Summer Programs (2024-25)

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
Alrazi Academy
Alrazi Academy Photo - AlRazi Students learning measurements and math skills ( hands on activities)
(Islamic)
(1)
1119 5th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 255-0220
Grades: PK-8
| 122 students
Dowling Catholic High School
(Catholic)
1400 Buffalo Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 222-1015
Grades: 9-12
| 1,389 students
Lourdes Catholic School
Lourdes Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
1453 Mississippi Blvd
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-3466
Grades: PK-8
| 357 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
St. Anthony Elementary School
(Catholic)
(3)
16 Columbus Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 243-1874
Grades: PK-8
| 349 students
Dubuque Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
2145 JFK Road
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 588-0614
Grades: K-5
| 35 students
Grand View Preschool & Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
3342 John Wesley Drive
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 582-1125
Grades: NS-PK
| 180 students
Iowa Conservatory
Iowa Conservatory Photo - Costume Studio
Special Program Emphasis
123 N. Linn St.
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 804-5943
Grades: 8-12
| 50 students
Joshua Christian Academy
(Christian)
1740 Garfield Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 265-0603
Grades: PK-12
| 139 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
Oskaloosa Christian School
(Christian)
726 N. E Street
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 672-2174
Grades: K-8
| 201 students
Prairie Green School
Prairie Green School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
2009 400th St SW
Oxford, IA 52322
(319) 321-8188
Grades: NS-6
| 18 students
Summit Schools
Summit Schools Photo
(4)
1010 Regent Street NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 294-2036
Grades: PK-8
| 116 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1500 N 16th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 322-3294
Grades: NS-6
| 49 students
Whiz Kid Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1721 25th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 225-8513
Grades: NS-7
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools offering summer programs in Iowa?
The top ranked private schools offering summer programs in Iowa include Rivermont Collegiate, Dowling Catholic High School, and Lourdes Catholic School.
How many private schools offering summer programs are located in Iowa?
16 private schools offering summer programs are located in Iowa.
How diverse are private schools offering summer programs in Iowa?
Iowa private schools offering summer programs are approximately 34% minority students, which is higher than the Iowa private school average of 16%.
What percentage of private schools offering summer programs are religiously affiliated in Iowa?
56% of private schools offering summer programs in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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