Best Iowa Private Elementary Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools with special program emphasis serving 1,059 students in Iowa.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private elementary schools in Iowa include Newman Catholic School and St. Anthony Continuation School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa private elementary school average acceptance rate of 93%.
50% of private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Top Ranked Iowa Private Elementary Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Newman Catholic School
Newman Catholic School Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
(1)
2445 19th St Sw
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-6939
Grades: K-12
| 628 students
St. Anthony Continuation School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
(3)
16 Columbus Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 243-1874
Grades: PK-8
| 363 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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Iowa?
The top ranked private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Iowa include Newman Catholic School and St. Anthony Continuation School.
How many private elementary schools with special program emphasis are located in Iowa?
4 private elementary schools with special program emphasis are located in Iowa.
What percentage of private elementary schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Iowa?
50% of private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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