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Best Iowa Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) serving 2,306 students in Iowa. You can also find more schools membership associations in Iowa.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Iowa include Sacred Heart School and Rivermont Collegiate.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
86% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 14

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 14

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Iowa (2026-27)

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Rivermont Collegiate
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 9
1821 Sunset Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
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Map of Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School
Gr: K-8 | 511 students
Catholic
1601 Grand Ave
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 223-1284
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Map of Blessed Sacrament School
Blessed Sacrament School
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students
Catholic
600 Stephan Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 232-1422
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Map of Christ The King School
Christ The King School
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
Catholic
701 Wall Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 285-3349
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The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
80 Ne Carefree Lane
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 297-6555
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Map of Holy Trinity Early Childhood Center
Holy Trinity Early Childhood Center
Gr: NS | 78 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
2213 Avenue J
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-6428
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Map of Keokuk Christian Academy
Keokuk Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 101 students
Christian
1578 Hilton Rd
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-5752
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Map of Notre Dame Catholic School
Notre Dame Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 185 students
Catholic
221 2nd Ave E
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-4513
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St. Athanasius School
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students
Catholic
641 Stevens St
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1314
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Map of St. John Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
St. John Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
301 N 13th Street
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-3708
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Map of St. Joseph Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
1430 14th Street
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-6348
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St. Rose Of Lima School
Gr: PK-5 | 129 students
Catholic
1012 2nd Ave S
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-5408
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Seton Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 113 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
117 E 4th St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 682-8826
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Map of Ss Mary And Mathias Catholic School
Ss Mary And Mathias Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 291 students
Catholic
2407 Cedar St
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-3264
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Iowa?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Iowa include Sacred Heart School and Rivermont Collegiate.
How many private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Iowa?
14 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Iowa.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Iowa?
Iowa private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are approximately 32% minority students, which is higher than the Iowa private school average of 16%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are religiously affiliated in Iowa?
86% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
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Private Schools
2,306
Students
$14,355
Avg. Tuition
32%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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