Alrazi Academy Photo - AlRazi Students learning measurements and math skills ( hands on activities)

Top 3 Best West Des Moines Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 3,094 students in West Des Moines, IA (there are 14 public schools, serving 8,901 public students). 26% of all K-12 students in West Des Moines, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
The top ranked private schools in West Des Moines, IA include Dowling Catholic High School, Alrazi Academy, and Sacred Heart School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 94%.
56% of private schools in West Des Moines, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

Top Ranked West Des Moines Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
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
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
1601 Grand Ave
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 223-1284
Grades: K-8
| 511 students
St. Francis Of Assisi School
(Catholic)
7075 Ashworth Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 457-7167
Grades: PK-8
| 728 students
Country Club KinderCare
Country Club KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
7210 Vista Drive
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 222-9685
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a 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
Shepherds Flock Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
3900 Ashworth Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 225-1952
Grades: PK-K
| 135 students
Westlakes KinderCare
Westlakes KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool A Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
6670 University Ave.
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 221-0718
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a 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 in West Des Moines, IA?
The top ranked private schools in West Des Moines, IA include Dowling Catholic High School, Alrazi Academy, and Sacred Heart School.
How many private schools are located in West Des Moines?
9 private schools are located in West Des Moines.
How diverse are private schools in West Des Moines?
West Des Moines private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is higher than the Iowa private school average of 16%.
What percentage of students in West Des Moines go to private school?
26% of all K-12 students in West Des Moines are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in West Des Moines?
56% of private schools in West Des Moines are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).
Which private schools in West Des Moines are often viewed compared to one another?

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