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Top 3 Best Iowa Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) serving 832 students in Iowa. You can also find more schools membership associations in Iowa.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Iowa include Rivermont Collegiate, Maharishi School and Scattergood Friends School.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Iowa private elementary school average acceptance rate of 93%.
20% of private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends).

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Iowa (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Willowwind School
Willowwind School Photo - LEED Gold Certified Building
(1)
950 Dover St
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 338-6061
Grades: PK-6
| 111 students
Bergman Academy
Bergman Academy Photo
100 45th St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 274-0453
Grades: PK-8
| 336 students
Maharishi School
Maharishi School Photo - Maharishi School is a global community with students and families representing more than 30 countries. Our school community is deeply enriched by students of diverse origin who come together to create global awareness and a vibrant school culture with rich traditions.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
804 Dr Robert Keith Wallace Drive
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Grades: PK-12
| 173 students
Rivermont Collegiate
Rivermont Collegiate Photo - The Carriage House: Art classroom and girls' residence
1821 Sunset Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
Grades: PK-12
| 173 students
Scattergood Friends School
Scattergood Friends School Photo - Scattergood offers a Sustainable Agriculture Endorsement. Students earning this endorsement take five farm-related Project classes over the course of four years, complete an agriculturally-related topic for either their Junior or Senior research papers and design and execute a 30-hour service project with with Scattergood Farm's livestock, 35 acre restored prairie, or 10 acre certified organic vegetable fields and fruit orchards.
(Friends)
1951 Delta Ave
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 519-1860
Grades: 6-12
| 39 students

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