For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers serving 164 students in Iowa. You can also find more schools membership associations in Iowa.
The top-ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers in Iowa include Boys & Girls Home Family Services and Des Moines Adventist School.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
67% of private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).
Top-Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers in Iowa (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2101 Court St
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 251-1816
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 251-1816
Gr: 1-12 | 52 students
Des Moines Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2317 Watrous Ave
Des Moines, IA 50321
(515) 285-7729
Des Moines, IA 50321
(515) 285-7729
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacred Heart Elementary School
(Catholic)
218 S 12th St
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-5221
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-5221
Gr: NS-6 | 71 students
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