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Best Des Moines County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 1,010 students in Des Moines County, IA.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Iowa private elementary school average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private elementary schools in Des Moines County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Des Moines County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Map of Burlington Notre Dame
Burlington Notre Dame
Gr: PK-12 | 431 students
Catholic
700 S Roosevelt Ave
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 754-8431
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Map of Burlington Notre Dame Junior/Senior High School
Burlington Notre Dame Junior/Senior High School
Gr: PK-12 | 461 students
Catholic
702 S Roosevelt Ave
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 754-8431
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Map of Great River Christian School
Great River Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 118 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
426 Harrison Ave
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2255
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Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearDes Moines County Total Schools
20253
20243
20232
20222
20212
20202
20193
20183
20173
20163
20153
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# Students
1,010 Students
47,860 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearDes Moines County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
2025337220199
2024337214192
2023290190193
2022261203205
2021261200201
2020261194188
2019346198193
2018338197190
2017206192199
2016206191196
2015206185183
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% Average Students of Color
19%
15%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDes Moines County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202519%16%33%
202419%15%32%
202328%17%32%
202228%16%32%
202128%16%31%
202028%15%31%
201910%14%31%
201818%14%30%
201712%13%31%
201612%13%31%
201512%13%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
75 Teachers
3,927 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDes Moines County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202513:112:111:1
202413:112:111:1
202313:113:111:1
202211:113:111:1
202111:113:111:1
202011:113:111:1
201912:114:111:1
201812:114:111:1
201714:113:111:1
201614:113:112:1
201514:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
37%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2019-2025)

YearDes Moines County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202590%38%54%
202490%39%54%
202390%39%53%
202290%38%53%
202190%39%53%
202090%39%53%
201990%40%52%
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Average Class Size
8 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2019-2025)

YearDes Moines County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202581616
202481515
202381515
202281515
202181515
202081515
201981515
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average % on Financial Aid
5%
37%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2019-2025)

YearDes Moines County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20255%37%34%
20245%39%33%
20235%39%33%
20225%37%32%
20215%37%32%
20205%37%31%
20195%37%30%
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Average Acceptance Rate
100%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.47

Diversity Score Trends

YearDes Moines County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20250.460.470.64
20240.460.460.64
20230.540.500.63
20220.440.470.62
20210.440.480.62
20200.440.470.62
20190.460.460.61
20180.440.450.60
20170.500.390.59
20160.500.390.59
20150.500.400.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
109 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
29 Students
941 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearDes Moines County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20253%2%5%
20243%3%5%
20233%3%5%
20221%3%5%
20211%3%5%
20201%2%5%
20193%3%4%
20182%3%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
18 Students
2,961 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDes Moines County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20252%6%9%
20242%6%9%
20233%7%9%
20225%6%8%
20215%6%9%
20205%6%9%
20194%5%8%
20184%5%8%
20173%4%8%
20163%4%8%
20153%4%8%
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# Black Students
19 Students
1,396 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDes Moines County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20252%3%8%
20242%3%8%
20232%3%8%
20221%3%7%
20211%3%8%
20201%3%8%
20191%3%8%
20181%3%8%
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# White Students
708 Students
33,818 Students
% White Students
70%
71%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDes Moines County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202570%71%55%
202470%71%55%
202360%68%55%
202272%70%57%
202172%70%57%
202072%71%58%
201970%71%59%
201872%72%59%
201763%76%61%
201663%76%61%
201563%76%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
94 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
236 Students
8,618 Students
% of Others Students
23%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDes Moines County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202523%18%22%
202423%17%22%
202332%19%22%
202221%18%22%
202121%18%20%
202021%18%19%
201922%18%20%
201821%17%20%
201732%16%19%
201632%16%18%
201532%16%18%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
1 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Des Moines County, IA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Des Moines County, IA include Burlington Notre Dame Junior/Senior High School, Great River Christian School, and Burlington Notre Dame.
How many private elementary schools are located in Des Moines County?
3 private elementary schools are located in Des Moines County.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Des Moines County?
100% of private elementary schools in Des Moines County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Des Moines County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Des Moines County include: Burlington Notre Dame vs. Great River Christian School, Great River Christian School vs. Burlington Notre Dame

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