Best Iowa Private Schools Belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) serving 557 students in Iowa. You can also find more schools membership associations in Iowa.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
40% of private schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 5

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 5

Private Schools Belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Iowa (2026)

Map of Cottontail Creek Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 93 students
Montessori School
7297 Nw Fisher Ln
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 289-1401
Map of Danbury Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 56 students
Catholic
602 Peach St
Danbury, IA 51019
(712) 883-2244
Map of Grand View Preschool & Child Development Center
Gr: NS-PK | 180 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
3342 John Wesley Drive
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 582-1125
Montessori School Of Iowa City Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
374 Holiday Road
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-9650
(3)
Quad City Montessori School Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 109 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
2400 East 46th Street
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 781-3336

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are located in Iowa?
5 private schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are located in Iowa.
How diverse are private schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Iowa?
Iowa private schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are approximately 39% minority students, which is higher than the Iowa private school average of 16%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are religiously affiliated in Iowa?
40% of private schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).

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