Best Hiawatha Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 36 students in Hiawatha, IA.

Private Preschools in Hiawatha, IA (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Essential Montessori
Montessori School
(5)
1350 Blairs Ferry Rd Ste A
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319) 378-3100
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Hiawatha KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1771 Boyson Square Dr
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319) 832-1402
Gr: NS-PK

Overview

This Town (Hiawatha)
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
36 Students
33,389 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
2 Teachers
2,533 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.53
# American Indian Students
n/a
98 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
604 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
2,187 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
7%
# Black Students
n/a
897 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
5 Students
21,337 Students
% White Students
14%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
54 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
31 Students
8,097 Students
% of Others Students
86%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in Hiawatha, IA?
2 private preschools are located in Hiawatha, IA.

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