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Best Iowa Alternative Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 alternative private schools serving 461 students in Iowa.
The top ranked alternative private schools in Iowa include Quakerdale Promise Academy and Our Lady Of Guadalupe.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
40% of alternative private schools in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 461

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 461

Top Ranked Iowa Alternative Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Our Lady Of Guadalupe
Our Lady Of Guadalupe
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students
Alternative School (Catholic)
2105 Saint Joseph Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-1198
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Map of Quakerdale Promise Academy
Quakerdale Promise Academy
Gr: 9-10 | 4 students
All-boys | Alternative School (Friends)
26866 Co Highway S55
New Providence, IA 50206
(515) 216-4387
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Map of Little Mustangs Learning Center
Little Mustangs Learning Center
Gr: PK-4 | 13 students
Alternative School
525 6th St
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3548
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Map of Main Street School
Main Street School
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
Alternative School
925 Main St
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1275
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Map of Purple Bloom School Llc
Purple Bloom School Llc
Gr: PK-3 | 66 students
Alternative School
2060 12th Ave
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-3873
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5
Private Schools
461
Students
$20,000
Avg. Tuition
21%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private schools in Iowa?
The top ranked alternative private schools in Iowa include Quakerdale Promise Academy and Our Lady Of Guadalupe.
How many alternative private schools are located in Iowa?
5 alternative private schools are located in Iowa.
How diverse are alternative private schools in Iowa?
Iowa alternative private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is higher than the Iowa private school average of 16%.
What percentage of alternative private schools are religiously affiliated in Iowa?
40% of alternative private schools in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).

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