Heritage Christian School Photo - Second grade students excited to be back for a new school year.

Best Iowa Private Preschools Belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 private preschools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) serving 2,705 students in Iowa. You can also find more schools membership associations in Iowa.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) in Iowa include Des Moines Christian School, Great River Christian School, and Morning Star Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 79%, which is lower than the Iowa private preschool average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private preschools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) in Iowa (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Des Moines Christian School
Des Moines Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
13007 Douglas Pkwy
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 334-2240
Gr: PK-12 | 1,086 student Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Great River Christian School
(Christian)
426 Harrison Ave
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2255
Gr: PK-12 | 118 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Isaac Newton Christian Academy
Isaac Newton Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(7)
1635 Linmar Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 362-9512
Gr: PK-12 | 422 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Morning Star Academy
Morning Star Academy Photo - Upper school students on their annual field trip to Chicago.
(Christian)
(2)
1426 Tanglefoot Ln
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-5700
Gr: PK-12 | 220 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ames Christian School
Ames Christian School Photo - Grandparent's Day
925 South 16th Street
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 233-0772
Gr: PK-6 | 87 students Tuition listed
3636 Cottage Grove Ave Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 366-7462
Gr: PK-12 | 164 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Community Christian School
Community Christian School Photo - Community Christian School is a non-denominational school in Fort Dodge, IA.
(Christian)
2406 9 1/2 Ave S
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 573-3011
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
Heritage Christian School
Heritage Christian School Photo - Second grade students excited to be back for a new school year.
(Christian)
255 Hackberry St
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 626-4777
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Joshua Christian Academy
(Christian)
1740 Garfield Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 265-0603
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Ottumwa Christian School
(Christian)
458 N Court St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-9119
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed

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