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Best Iowa Private Preschools Belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) serving 659 students in Iowa. You can also find more schools membership associations in Iowa.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Iowa include St. Paul Lutheran Church & School and Trinity Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Iowa private preschool average acceptance rate of 93%.
100% of private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Iowa (2026-27)

Map of St. Paul Lutheran Church & School
St. Paul Lutheran Church & School
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1217 4th Ave S
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-7208
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Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1361 7th Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 362-6952
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Central Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
310 3rd Street W
Atkins, IA 52206
(319) 223-5271
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Map of Lutheran Interparish School
Lutheran Interparish School
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
804 Court St
Williamsburg, IA 52361
(319) 668-1711
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Iowa?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Iowa include St. Paul Lutheran Church & School and Trinity Lutheran School.
How many private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are located in Iowa?
4 private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are located in Iowa.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are religiously affiliated in Iowa?
100% of private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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