For the 2025 school year, there are 11 private preschools serving 1,489 students in Linn County, IA.
The top ranked private preschools in Linn County, IA include Isaac Newton Christian Academy, St. Jude Elementary School, and Trinity Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Iowa private preschool average acceptance rate of 85%.
Top Ranked Linn County Private Preschools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1635 Linmar Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 362-9512
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 362-9512
Gr: PK-12 | 359 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Jude Elementary School
(Catholic)
3700 1st Avenue Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 396-7818
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 396-7818
Gr: NS-3 | 193 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1361 7th Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 362-6952
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 362-6952
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
All Saints Catholic School
(Catholic)
720 29th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 363-4110
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 363-4110
Gr: PK-5 | 175 students
3636 Cottage Grove Ave Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 366-7462
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 366-7462
Gr: PK-12 | 164 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
5351 North Park Place North East
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 377-8607
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 377-8607
Gr: NS-PK
1350 Blairs Ferry Rd Ste A
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319) 378-3100
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319) 378-3100
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Avg. class size: 20 students
3600 Cottage Grove Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 560-2333
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 560-2333
Gr: PK-K | 39 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
1430 14th Street
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-6348
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-6348
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1010 Regent Street NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 294-2036
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 294-2036
Gr: PK-8 | 116 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
310 Burdette Dr. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 396-5391
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 396-5391
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Linn County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Grace Baptist Academy (Closed 2017)
(Baptist)
1461 E Post Rd
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-9448
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-9448
Gr: 2-12 | 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private preschools in Linn County, IA?
The top ranked private preschools in Linn County, IA include Isaac Newton Christian Academy, St. Jude Elementary School, and Trinity Lutheran School.
How many private preschools are located in Linn County?
11 private preschools are located in Linn County.
How diverse are private preschools in Linn County?
Linn County private preschools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Iowa private school average of 17%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Linn County?
Which private preschools in Linn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Linn County include: Isaac Newton Christian Academy vs. Cedar Valley Christian School, Essential Montessori vs. Summit Schools, Summit Schools vs. Isaac Newton Christian Academy
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