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Best Dallas County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 261 students in Dallas County, IA (there are 30 public schools, serving 16,773 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Dallas County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Dallas County, IA is Woodward Academy.
33% of private schools in Dallas County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Brethren and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Dallas County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Woodward Academy
1251 334th St
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-3481
Gr: 7-12 | 125 students
Dallas Center Christian School
(Brethren)
23209 Quinlan Ave
Dallas Center, IA 50063
(515) 992-3856
Gr: 1-12 | 26 students
The Goddard School
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Daycare / Preschool
80 Ne Carefree Lane
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 297-6555
Gr: NS-K Tuition listed
Hickman KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
15200 Hickman Rd
Clive, IA 50325
(515) 987-5755
Gr: NS-PK
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
1302 5th St
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-4186
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students
Waukee KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1155 SE Kettlestone Blvd
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 297-7271
Gr: NS-PK

Overview

This County (Dallas County)
This State (IA)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
261 Students
52,698 Students
% Average Students of Color
47%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
29 Teachers
4,274 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$9,284

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.48
# American Indian Students
5 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
56 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
7%
# Black Students
33 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
13%
3%
# White Students
112 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
43%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
98 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
54 Students
9,624 Students
% of Others Students
21%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Dallas County, IA?
The top-ranked private schools in Dallas County, IA is Woodward Academy.
How many private schools are located in Dallas County?
6 private schools are located in Dallas County.
How diverse are private schools in Dallas County?
Dallas County private schools are approximately 47% minority students, which is higher than the Iowa private school average of 16%.
What percentage of students in Dallas County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Dallas County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dallas County?
33% of private schools in Dallas County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Brethren and Catholic).
Which private schools in Dallas County are often viewed compared to one another?

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