Hillcrest Academy Photo - During the first week of school, our students have a fun day out at Crooked Creek Christian Camp. Students get to participate in chapel, play group games, enjoy small group activities, hike through the woods and eat lunch outdoors.

Best Iowa Mennonite Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 mennonite private elementary schools serving 206 students in Iowa. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Iowa.
The top-ranked mennonite private elementary school in Iowa is Hillcrest Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Iowa private elementary school average acceptance rate of 86%.

Top-Ranked Mennonite Private Elementary Schools in Iowa (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Hillcrest Academy
Hillcrest Academy Photo - During the first week of school, our students have a fun day out at Crooked Creek Christian Camp. Students get to participate in chapel, play group games, enjoy small group activities, hike through the woods and eat lunch outdoors.
(Mennonite)
(3)
1421 540th Street SW
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-2073
Gr: 6-12 | 177 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Franklin Christian Day School
(Mennonite)
267 180th St
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-6615
Gr: 1-11 | 29 students

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