Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Iowa

The average private elementary school acceptance rate in Iowa is 92% per year (2023).
The most selective school in Iowa is Maharishi School, with an acceptance rate of 70%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 70% 100% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 92%

Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Iowa (2023)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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.
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
804 Dr Robert Keith Wallace Drive
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Rivermont Collegiate
Rivermont Collegiate Photo - The Carriage House. Art classrooms and girls residence.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
1821 Sunset Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
Rank: #33.
Hillside Christian School
Hillside Christian School Photo - Hillside Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: K-8
1250 12th Avenue
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 339-0998
Rank: #44.
Souixland Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
6000 Gordon Drive
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-4732
Rank: #55.
Ankeny Christian Academy
Ankeny Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
1604 West 1st St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-8114
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Heritage Christian School
Heritage Christian School Photo - Our Pre-K program is taught by passionate, state-certified teachers with early childhood education endorsements. They create a nurturing environment where students feel comfortable and safe as they learn and grow.
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
255 Hackberry St
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 626-4777
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Lourdes Catholic School
Lourdes Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
1453 Mississippi Blvd
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-3466
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Prince Of Peace Catholic School
Prince Of Peace Catholic School Photo - The beginning of life-long learning starts here!
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
312 S 4th St
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-1663
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: NS-6
1500 N 16th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 322-3294
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Airazi Academy
Airazi Academy Photo - Early Childhood : Preschool and Child Care
(Islamic)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-8
1119 5th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 255-0220
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
St. Anthony Continuation School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-8
16 Columbus Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 243-1874
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
St. Vincent Elementary School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-5
2981 Plank Rd
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-5450
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Zion-st John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-7
103 W Bertha St
Paullina, IA 51046
(727) 949-3915
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Central Lutheran School
Central Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-8
310 3rd Street W
Atkins, IA 52206
(319) 223-5271
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Dubuque Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: K-5
2145 JFK Road
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 588-0614
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
St. Francis Catholic School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-6
310 Columbus Drive
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 753-7977

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