Best Iowa Montessori Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 montessori private schools serving 1,002 students in Iowa.
The top ranked montessori private school in Iowa is Northeast Iowa Montessori School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 94%.
10% of montessori private schools in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top Ranked Iowa Montessori Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Northeast Iowa Montessori School
Montessori School
604 South Ave
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6491
Grades: NS-7
| 30 students
Dubuque Montessori School
Montessori School
2605 Pennsylvania Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-5101
Grades: NS-PK
| 110 students
Essential Montessori
Montessori School
(4)
1350 Blairs Ferry Rd Ste A
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319) 378-3100
Grades: PK-K
| 46 students
Main Street Montessori & Middle School
Montessori School
925 Main St
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1275
Grades: PK-8
| 15 students
Montessori Children's Garden
Montessori School
20 Circle Dr
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 665-9625
Grades: PK-K
| 83 students
Montessori Children's House
Montessori Children's House Photo
Montessori School
1505 42nd Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 225-1073
Grades: PK-2
| 223 students
Montessori Childrens House
Montessori School
400 Cloverdale Dr
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 325-8346
Grades: PK-K
| 104 students
Montessori School Of Iowa City
Montessori School Of Iowa City Photo
Montessori School
(3)
374 Holiday Road
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-9650
Grades: PK-6
| 119 students
Quad City Montessori School
Quad City Montessori School Photo - Main Building at QCMS
Montessori School
2400 East 46th Street
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 355-1289
Grades: PK-5
| 111 students
Shepherd's Flock Early Learning Center
Montessori School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3900 Ashworth Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 225-1952
Grades: PK-K
| 161 students

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 52% minority students, which is higher than the Iowa private school average of 17%.
What percentage of montessori private schools are religiously affiliated in Iowa?
10% of montessori private schools in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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