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Iowa Catholic Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 73 catholic private preschools serving 20,258 students in Iowa. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Iowa.

The catholic private preschools in Iowa include St. Augustin Catholic School, Our Lady Of Guadalupe, and St. Francis Of Assisi School.

The average tuition cost is $5,178, which is lower than the Iowa private preschool average tuition cost of $6,961.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 73
# Students Served: 20,258

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 73
# Students Served: 20,258

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private preschools in Iowa?

The catholic private preschools in Iowa include St. Augustin Catholic School, Our Lady Of Guadalupe, and St. Francis Of Assisi School.

How many catholic private preschools are located in Iowa?

73 catholic private preschools are located in Iowa.

How much do catholic private preschools cost in Iowa?

The average tuition cost is $5,178, which is lower than the Iowa private school average tuition cost of $6,961.

How diverse are catholic private preschools in Iowa?

Iowa catholic private preschools are approximately 18% minority students, which is higher than the Iowa private school average of 17%.

Iowa Catholic Private Preschools Trends

Private Schools

20,258

Students

$5,178

Avg. Tuition

18%

Students of Color

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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