Willowwind School Photo - LEED Gold Certified Building

Best Iowa Private Preschools Belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private preschools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) serving 967 students in Iowa. You can also find more schools membership associations in Iowa.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Iowa include Rivermont Collegiate, Maharishi School, and Alrazi Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Iowa private preschool average acceptance rate of 85%.
20% of private preschools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic).

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Iowa (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Willowwind School
Willowwind School Photo - LEED Gold Certified Building
(1)
950 Dover St
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 338-6061
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Alrazi Academy
Alrazi Academy Photo - AlRazi Students learning measurements and math skills ( hands on activities)
(Islamic)
(1)
1119 5th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 255-0220
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bergman Academy
Bergman Academy Photo
100 45th St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 274-0453
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rivermont Collegiate
Rivermont Collegiate Photo - The Carriage House: Art classroom and girls' residence
1821 Sunset Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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