For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 812 students in Black Hawk County, IA.
The top-ranked private preschool in Black Hawk County, IA is Bosco Catholic School System.
100% of private preschools in Black Hawk County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top-Ranked Black Hawk County Private Preschools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bosco Catholic School System
(Catholic)
405 16th Avenue Ne
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1692
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1692
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 8
Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
600 Stephan Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 232-1422
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 232-1422
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students
Immaculate Conception-st Joseph School
(Catholic)
Po Box 256
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1089
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1089
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students
Immanuel Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4820 Oster Parkway
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 260-2000
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 260-2000
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
928 Jefferson St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 235-6191
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 235-6191
Gr: PK-4 | 57 students
Black Hawk County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Queen Of Peace (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
127 E Parker Street
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 232-2418
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 232-2418
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students
Sacred Heart School (Closed 2016)
(Catholic)
620 W 5th St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 234-6593
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 234-6593
Gr: NS-5 | 171 students
St. John St. Nicholas School (Closed 2000)
(Catholic)
1729 Mulberry St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 234-6665
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 234-6665
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students
Overview
This County (Black Hawk County)
This State (IA)
# Schools
5 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
812 Students
33,389 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
17%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
66 Teachers
2,533 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
35%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
10 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.53
# American Indian Students
1 Student
98 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
604 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
2,187 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
21 Students
897 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
654 Students
21,337 Students
% White Students
77%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
156 Students
8,097 Students
% of Others Students
18%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
6 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private preschools in Black Hawk County, IA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Black Hawk County, IA is Bosco Catholic School System.
How many private preschools are located in Black Hawk County?
5 private preschools are located in Black Hawk County.
How diverse are private preschools in Black Hawk County?
Black Hawk County private preschools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the Iowa private school average of 17%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Black Hawk County?
100% of private preschools in Black Hawk County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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