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Iowa Private Daycares & Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 165 private daycares & preschools serving 33,339 students in Iowa.

The private daycares & preschools in Iowa include Rivermont Collegiate, Maharishi School, and St. Albert Catholic.

The average tuition cost is $6,961, which is lower than the Iowa average tuition cost of $7,664.

76% of private daycares & preschools in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 165
# Students Served: 33,339

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 165
# Students Served: 33,339

Iowa Private Daycares & Preschools Trends

165

Private Schools

33,339

Students

$6,961

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

17%

Students of Color

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Iowa?

The private daycares & preschools in Iowa include Rivermont Collegiate, Maharishi School, and St. Albert Catholic.

How many private daycares & preschools are located in Iowa?

165 private daycares & preschools are located in Iowa.

How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Iowa?

The average tuition cost is $6,961, which is lower than the Iowa private school average tuition cost of $7,664.

How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Iowa?

Iowa private daycares & preschools are approximately 17% minority students, which is higher than the Iowa private school average of 16%.

What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Iowa?

76% of private daycares & preschools in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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