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Cottontail Creek Montessori School

7297 Nw Fisher Ln
Ankeny, IA 50023

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Tel: (515) 289-1401

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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)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 93 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

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Student Body

Total Students

93 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

47:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 93 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Polk County, IA is $7,965 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Polk County, IA is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).