Top 3 Best Iowa Blue Ribbon Private Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 blue ribbon private preschools serving 1,986 students in Iowa.
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Iowa include St. Augustin Catholic School, St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School and Lourdes Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa private preschool average acceptance rate of 94%.
100% of blue ribbon private preschools in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.

Top Ranked Iowa Blue Ribbon Private Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Students
Year
Lourdes Catholic School
Lourdes Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
1453 Mississippi Blvd
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-3466
377 students
Year: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Pella Christian Grade School
Pella Christian Grade School Photo - Pella Christian Grade School is located in the heart of beautiful downtown Pella, Iowa.
(Christian)
(2)
216 Liberty Street
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-2414
549 students
Year: 1993, 1994
St. Augustin Catholic School
(Catholic)
4320 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 279-5947
290 students
Year: 2004
1007 E Rusholme Street
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 322-2923
491 students
Year: 2011
Resurrection School
(Catholic)
4320 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 583-9488
279 students
Year: 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Iowa?
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Iowa include St. Augustin Catholic School, St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School and Lourdes Catholic School.
How many blue ribbon private preschools are located in Iowa?
5 blue ribbon private preschools are located in Iowa.
How diverse are blue ribbon private preschools in Iowa?
Iowa blue ribbon private preschools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Iowa private school average of 17%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private preschools are religiously affiliated in Iowa?
100% of blue ribbon private preschools in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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