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Ankeny Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private preschools serving 602 students in Ankeny, IA.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Iowa private preschool average acceptance rate of 88%.
25% of private preschools in Ankeny, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Ankeny Private Preschools (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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Ankeny, IA Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+100.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
602
Students
+81.3% (+270 students) 10-yr
$6,000
Avg. Tuition
+7.5% (+$420) 10-yr
20
Avg. Class Size
+25.0% (+4 students) 10-yr
12%
Students of Color
+71.4% (+5.0 pp) 7-yr
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+63.6% (+7.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Ankeny)
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
165 Schools
# Students
602 Students
33,401 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearAnkeny, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025301224191
2024301222187
2023251206185
2022251218188
2021251217184
2020185214179
2019176200182
2018176205181
2017166213183
2016166213181
2015166210173
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% Students of Color
12%
17%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2018-2025)

YearAnkeny, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202512%17%32%
202412%17%32%
202311%17%32%
202210%16%31%
202110%16%32%
202011%16%31%
20197%16%31%
20187%15%30%
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0.55
0.53

Diversity Score Trends

YearAnkeny, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20250.550.530.65
20240.550.530.65
20230.560.540.65
20220.560.520.64
20210.560.520.64
20200.480.520.64
20190.540.520.64
20180.540.510.64
20170.540.450.62
20160.540.460.62
20150.540.450.62
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
98 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
604 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearAnkeny, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20253%2%4%
20243%2%5%
20233%3%5%
20223%4%5%
20213%4%5%
20204%3%4%
20191%2%5%
20181%2%5%
20172%2%3%
20162%2%3%
20152%2%3%
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# Hispanic Students
19 Students
2,187 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearAnkeny, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20253%7%8%
20243%7%8%
20232%6%8%
20222%5%8%
20212%5%7%
20202%6%7%
20192%6%7%
20182%6%7%
20172%4%6%
20162%4%7%
20152%4%6%
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# Black Students
12 Students
897 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearAnkeny, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20252%3%6%
20242%3%6%
20231%3%6%
20221%2%6%
20211%2%7%
20202%2%7%
20191%3%6%
20181%2%6%
20171%2%6%
20161%2%6%
20151%2%6%
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# White Students
350 Students
21,337 Students
% White Students
58%
64%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearAnkeny, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202558%64%48%
202458%65%48%
202351%63%48%
202251%65%50%
202151%65%50%
202069%65%51%
201948%65%52%
201848%67%52%
201751%71%54%
201651%71%54%
201551%71%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
54 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
207 Students
8,127 Students
% of Others Students
35%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearAnkeny, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202534%24%34%
202434%23%33%
202343%25%33%
202243%24%31%
202143%24%31%
202023%24%31%
201948%24%30%
201848%23%30%
201744%21%30%
201644%21%29%
201544%21%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
33 Teachers
2,536 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearAnkeny, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202518:113:112:1
202418:113:112:1
202314:114:112:1
202214:114:112:1
202114:114:112:1
202013:114:112:1
20198:114:112:1
20188:114:112:1
201711:114:112:1
201611:114:112:1
201511:114:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
35%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2021-2025)

YearAnkeny, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202520%35%51%
202420%36%51%
202320%35%51%
202220%36%51%
202120%37%50%
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Average Class Size
20 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearAnkeny, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025201616
2024201516
2023201516
2022201516
2021201516
2020171516
2019171516
2018171616
2017161516
2016161516
2015161516
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,000
$9,303

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearAnkeny, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025$6,000$10,108$12,988
2024$6,000$6,343$10,159
2023$6,000$5,195$9,500
2022$6,000$4,980$8,989
2021$6,000$4,871$8,661
2020$5,820$4,833$8,383
2019$5,820$4,768$8,266
2018$5,820$4,661$7,888
2017$5,580$4,323$7,628
2016$5,580$3,875$7,230
2015$5,580$3,685$6,984
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
88%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2021-2025)

YearAnkeny, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202590%85%83%
202490%94%88%
202390%93%88%
202290%93%88%
202190%93%88%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Ankeny, IA?
The top ranked private preschools in Ankeny, IA is Ankeny Christian Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Ankeny?
4 private preschools are located in Ankeny.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Ankeny?
25% of private preschools in Ankeny are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private preschools in Ankeny are often viewed compared to one another?

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