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Iowa Private Preschools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 64 private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 16,427 students in Iowa. You can also find more schools membership associations in Iowa.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Iowa include St. Augustin Catholic School, St. Anthony Elementary School, and St. Albert Catholic.
The average tuition cost is $5,178, which is lower than the Iowa private preschool average tuition cost of $6,961.
100% of private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 64

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 64

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Iowa (2026-27)

Map of All Saints Catholic School
All Saints Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 411 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
1926 N Marquette St
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 324-3205
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Map of Bosco Catholic School System
Bosco Catholic School System
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
405 16th Avenue Ne
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1692
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Map of Burlington Notre Dame
Burlington Notre Dame
Gr: PK-12 | 431 students
Catholic
700 S Roosevelt Ave
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 754-8431
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Map of Emmetsburg Catholic School
Emmetsburg Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Catholic
1903 Broadway St
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-3464
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Map of Gehlen Catholic School
Gehlen Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 534 students
Catholic
709 Plymouth St Ne
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-4181
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Map of Holy Trinity
Holy Trinity
Gr: PK-8 | 430 students
Catholic
2922 Beaver Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 255-3162
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Map of Kuemper Catholic Grade School
Kuemper Catholic Grade School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,200 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
116 S East Street
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-3610
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Lourdes Catholic School Photo
Lourdes Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
1453 Mississippi Blvd
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-3466
(3)
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Map of Our Lady Of Guadalupe
Our Lady Of Guadalupe
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students
Alternative School (Catholic)
2105 Saint Joseph Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-1198
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Map of Regina Catholic Education Center
Regina Catholic Education Center
Gr: PK-12 | 902 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 12
Catholic
2150 Rochester Ave
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 499-9020
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Sacred Heart School Photo
Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
5010 Military Rd
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 233-1624
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St. Albert Catholic Photo
St. Albert Catholic
Gr: PK-12 | 675 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
400 Gleason Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-2316
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Map of St. Anthony Elementary School
St. Anthony Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 349 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
16 Columbus Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 243-1874
(3)
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Map of St. Augustin Catholic School
St. Augustin Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
4320 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 279-5947
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Map of St. Edmond Catholic School
St. Edmond Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 597 students
Catholic
2321 6th Avenue North
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-5182
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Map of St. Francis Catholic School
St. Francis Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
310 Columbus Drive
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 753-7977
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Map of St. Francis Of Assisi School
St. Francis Of Assisi School
Gr: PK-8 | 728 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
7075 Ashworth Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 457-7167
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Map of St. Francis Xavier Elementary School
St. Francis Xavier Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 382 students
Catholic
203 2nd St Sw
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7376
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Map of St. Joseph's School
St. Joseph's School
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students
Catholic
403 Park Street
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-3284
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Map of St. Jude Elementary School
St. Jude Elementary School
Gr: NS-3 | 193 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
3700 1st Avenue Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 396-7818
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Map of St. Mary's School
St. Mary's School
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students
Catholic
523 Madison Street
Remsen, IA 51050
(712) 786-1433
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St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School Photo
St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
1007 E Rusholme Street
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 322-2923
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Map of St. Pius X Catholic School
St. Pius X Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 397 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
3601 66th Street
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 276-1061
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Map of Shelby County Catholic School
Shelby County Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
2005 College Pl
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-5634
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Map of All Saints Catholic School
All Saints Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 175 students
Catholic
720 29th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 363-4110
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Aquin Catholic Elementary School Photo
Aquin Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
608 3rd Ave Nw
Cascade, IA 52033
(563) 852-3331
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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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Map of Danbury Catholic School
Danbury Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 56 students
Catholic
602 Peach St
Danbury, IA 51019
(712) 883-2244
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Holy Cross School-st Michael Center Photo
Holy Cross School-st Michael Center
Gr: PK-2 | 110 students
Catholic
4105 Harrison St
Sioux City, IA 51108
(712) 239-1090
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Map of Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary-st Paul
Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary-st Paul
Gr: PK-5 | 107 students
Catholic
2040 Locust Street
Saint Paul, IA 52657
(319) 469-3881
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Map of Immaculate Conception-st Joseph School
Immaculate Conception-st Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students
Catholic
Po Box 256
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1089
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Map of La Salle Catholic School
La Salle Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Catholic
835 Church St
Holy Cross, IA 52053
(563) 870-2405
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Mater Dei School Photo
Mater Dei School
Gr: PK-4 | 214 students
Catholic
3719 Ridge Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-6216
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Iowa?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Iowa include St. Augustin Catholic School, St. Anthony Elementary School, and St. Albert Catholic.
How many private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Iowa?
64 private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Iowa.
How much do private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) cost in Iowa?
The average tuition cost is $5,178, which is lower than the Iowa private school average tuition cost of $6,961.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Iowa?
Iowa private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are approximately 17% minority students, which is same as the Iowa private school average of 17%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are religiously affiliated in Iowa?
100% of private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
64
Private Schools
16,427
Students
$5,178
Avg. Tuition
17%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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