For the 2025 school year, there are 5 montessori private elementary schools serving 470 students in Iowa.
The top ranked montessori private elementary school in Iowa is Northeast Iowa Montessori School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Iowa private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
Top Ranked Iowa Montessori Private Elementary Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Northeast Iowa Montessori School
Montessori School
604 South Ave
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6491
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6491
Grades: NS-7
| 30 students
Golden Elementary Montessori
Montessori School
210 Jones St Ste 108
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 554-6864
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 554-6864
Grades: 1-3
| 3 students
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Montessori School
1505 42nd Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(151) 577-1690
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(151) 577-1690
Grades: PK-2
| 209 students
374 Holiday Road
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-9650
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-9650
Grades: PK-6
| 119 students
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Montessori School
2400 East 46th Street
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 781-3336
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 781-3336
Grades: PK-6
| 109 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked montessori private elementary schools in Iowa?
The top ranked montessori private elementary schools in Iowa is Northeast Iowa Montessori School.
How many montessori private elementary schools are located in Iowa?
5 montessori private elementary schools are located in Iowa.
How diverse are montessori private elementary schools in Iowa?
Iowa montessori private elementary schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is higher than the Iowa private school average of 15%.
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