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Iowa Montessori Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 montessori private elementary schools serving 470 students in Iowa.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Iowa private elementary school average acceptance rate of 90%.
The top ranked montessori private elementary school in Iowa is Northeast Iowa Montessori School.
These schools make up 2% of the 218 private schools in Iowa and under 1% of its 47,798 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 470

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 470

Top Ranked Iowa Montessori Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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Northeast Iowa Montessori School
Gr: NS-7 | 30 students
Montessori School
604 South Ave
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6491
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Golden Elementary Montessori
Gr: 1-3 | 3 students
Montessori School
210 Jones St Ste 108
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 554-6864
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Montessori Children's House
Gr: PK-2 | 209 students
Montessori School
1505 42nd Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(151) 577-1690
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Montessori School Of Iowa City
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
374 Holiday Road
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-9650
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Quad City Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 109 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
2400 East 46th Street
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 781-3336
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5
Private Schools
470
Students
$8,348
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
27%
Students of Color
20:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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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