Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Cottontail Creek Montessori School
About the School
- Cottontail Creek Philosophy is based upon the philosophy of Maria Montessori where your child will discover and pursue his natural talents.
- Each child is respected as an individual.
- We understand that he most important years of growth are the first six years.
- We provide a Non-competitive environment and a quiet, country setting.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
93 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
47:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cottontail Creek Montessori School often compared to?
Cottontail Creek Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Ankeny KinderCare by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Cottontail Creek Montessori School?
The application deadline for Cottontail Creek Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Cottontail Creek Montessori School is Ankeny Christian Academy (3.4 miles away)
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The nearest preschool is Oralabor KinderCare (3.1 miles away)
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Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
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(515) 965-8114
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Christian
1604 West 1st St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-8114
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 509 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
1604 West 1st St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-8114
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 509 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
1604 West 1st St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-8114
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
225 SW Oralabor Road
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(833) 905-3276
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 243 students
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(515) 985-7074
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 509 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
1604 West 1st St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-8114
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 15 students
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4665 72nd St
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(515) 276-9047
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
8601 Thomas Ave
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 214-1036
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 509 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
1604 West 1st St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-8114
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 15 students
Christian
4665 72nd St
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 276-9047
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: 9-12
Sports: 5
Christian
4801 Franklin Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 350-4008
Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 706 students
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Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 630-1250
Distance: 7.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,389 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 20
Catholic
1400 Buffalo Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 222-1015
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 243 students
Catholic
1102 Nw Weigel Dr
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 985-7074
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 509 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
1604 West 1st St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-8114
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 15 students
Christian
4665 72nd St
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 276-9047
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 430 students
Catholic
2922 Beaver Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 255-3162
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 397 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
3601 66th Street
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 276-1061
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
225 SW Oralabor Road
Ankeny, IA 50023
(833) 905-3276
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 509 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
1604 West 1st St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-8114
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
8601 Thomas Ave
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 214-1036
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 430 students
Catholic
2922 Beaver Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 255-3162
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 397 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
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(515) 276-1061
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