For the 2026 school year, there are 4 alternative private elementary schools serving 457 students in Iowa.
The top-ranked alternative private elementary school in Iowa is Our Lady Of Guadalupe.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Iowa private elementary school average acceptance rate of 86%.
25% of alternative private elementary schools in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top-Ranked Iowa Alternative Private Elementary Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Our Lady Of Guadalupe
Alternative School (Catholic)
2105 Saint Joseph Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-1198
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-1198
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Little Mustangs Learning Center
Alternative School
525 6th St
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3548
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3548
Gr: PK-4 | 13 students
Main Street School
Alternative School
925 Main St
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1275
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1275
Gr: PK-10 | 32 students
Purple Bloom School Llc
Alternative School
2060 12th Ave
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-3873
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-3873
Gr: PK-3 | 66 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative private elementary schools in Iowa?
The top-ranked alternative private elementary schools in Iowa is Our Lady Of Guadalupe.
How many alternative private elementary schools are located in Iowa?
4 alternative private elementary schools are located in Iowa.
What percentage of alternative private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Iowa?
25% of alternative private elementary schools in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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