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Best Iowa Private Preschools Belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 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 Bergman Academy, Maharishi School, and Alrazi Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Iowa private preschool average acceptance rate of 88%.
20% of private preschools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Iowa (2026-27)

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Willowwind School
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 7
950 Dover St
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 338-6061
(1)
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Alrazi Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Islamic
1119 5th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 255-0220
(1)
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Bergman Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
100 45th St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 274-0453
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Maharishi School
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum
804 Dr Robert Keith Wallace Drive
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
(3)
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Rivermont Collegiate
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 9
1821 Sunset Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Iowa?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Iowa include Bergman Academy, Maharishi School, and Alrazi Academy.
How many private preschools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) are located in Iowa?
5 private preschools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) are located in Iowa.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Iowa?
Iowa private preschools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) are approximately 47% minority students, which is higher than the Iowa private school average of 17%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) are religiously affiliated in Iowa?
20% of private preschools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic).
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