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Ankeny Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 845 students in Ankeny, IA, 6% of all K-12 students in Ankeny, IA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is lower than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
40% of private schools in Ankeny, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Ankeny Private Schools (2026-27)

Ankeny Christian Academy Photo
Ankeny Christian Academy
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
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Map of Ankeny KinderCare
Ankeny KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3055 N. Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50021
(515) 964-0688
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Map of Cottontail Creek Montessori School
Cottontail Creek Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 93 students
Montessori School
7297 Nw Fisher Ln
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 289-1401
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Map of Oralabor KinderCare
Oralabor KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
225 SW Oralabor Road
Ankeny, IA 50023
(833) 905-3276
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Map of St. Luke The Evangelist Catholic School
St. Luke The Evangelist Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 243 students
Catholic
1102 Nw Weigel Dr
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 985-7074
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Ankeny, IA Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
845
Students
$6,000
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
12%
Students of Color
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Ankeny)
This State (IA)
# Schools
5 Schools
259 Schools
# Students
845 Students
52,668 Students
% Students of Color
12%
16%
0.49
0.48
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
37 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
23 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%
# White Students
592 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
67%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
207 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
24%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
51 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
39%
Average Class Size
20 students
16 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,000
$7,664
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
91%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Ankeny, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Ankeny, IA is Ankeny Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Ankeny?
5 private schools are located in Ankeny.
How diverse are private schools in Ankeny?
Ankeny private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Iowa private school average of 16%.
What percentage of students in Ankeny go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Ankeny are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ankeny?
40% of private schools in Ankeny are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Ankeny are often viewed compared to one another?

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