Iowa Montessori Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 montessori private schools serving 896 students in Iowa.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
The top ranked montessori private school in Iowa is Northeast Iowa Montessori School.
These schools make up 4% of the 259 private schools in Iowa and 2% of its 52,668 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10
  • # Students Served: 896

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10
  • # Students Served: 896

Top Ranked Iowa Montessori Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Northeast Iowa Montessori School
Gr: NS-7 | 30 students
Montessori School
604 South Ave
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6491
Map of Cottontail Creek Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 93 students
Montessori School
7297 Nw Fisher Ln
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 289-1401
Map of Dubuque Montessori School
Gr: NS-PK | 110 students
Montessori School
2605 Pennsylvania Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-5101
Map of Essential Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Montessori School
1350 Blairs Ferry Rd Ste A
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319) 378-3100
(5)
Map of Golden Elementary Montessori
Gr: 1-3 | 3 students
Montessori School
210 Jones St Ste 108
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 554-6864
Map of Montessori Children's Garden
Gr: PK-K | 83 students
Montessori School
20 Circle Dr
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 665-9625
Montessori Children's House Photo
Gr: PK-2 | 209 students
Montessori School
1505 42nd Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(151) 577-1690
Map of Montessori Childrens House
Gr: PK-K | 104 students
Montessori School
400 Cloverdale Dr
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 325-8346
Montessori School Of Iowa City Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
374 Holiday Road
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-9650
(3)
Quad City Montessori School Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 109 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
2400 East 46th Street
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 781-3336

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked montessori private schools in Iowa?
The top ranked montessori private schools in Iowa is Northeast Iowa Montessori School.
How many montessori private schools are located in Iowa?
10 montessori private schools are located in Iowa.
How diverse are montessori private schools in Iowa?
Iowa montessori private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is higher than the Iowa private school average of 16%.

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