Heritage Christian School Photo - Second graders in Miss Early's class are practicing fractions.

Top 20 Best Iowa Private Elementary Schools Belonging to No Membership Association (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 177 private elementary schools belonging to No Membership Association in Iowa. You can also find more schools membership associations in Iowa.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to No Membership Association in Iowa include Heartland Christian School, Rivermont Collegiate, and Holy Family Catholic Schools.

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to No Membership Association in Iowa (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Willowwind School
Willowwind School Photo - LEED Gold Certified Building
(1)
950 Dover St
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 338-6061
Grades: PK-6
| 111 students
Alrazi Academy
Alrazi Academy Photo - AlRazi Students learning measurements and math skills ( hands on activities)
(Islamic)
(1)
1119 5th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 255-0220
Grades: PK-8
| 168 students
Ankeny Christian Academy
Ankeny Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
1604 West 1st St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-8114
Grades: PK-12
| 509 students
Assumption High School
(Catholic)
(1)
1020 W Central Park Ave
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 326-5313
Grades: 8-12
| 437 students
Beckman Catholic Junior Senior High School
(Catholic)
(1)
1325 9th St Se
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7188
Grades: 7-12
| 409 students
Bergman Academy
Bergman Academy Photo
100 45th St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 274-0453
Grades: PK-8
| 336 students
3225 W 9th St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 232-1422
Grades: 6-8
| 173 students
Bosco Catholic School System
(Catholic)
405 16th Avenue Ne
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1692
Grades: PK-12
| 321 students
Burlington Notre Dame
(Catholic)
700 S Roosevelt Ave
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 754-8431
Grades: PK-12
| 431 students
Central Iowa Christian School
Central Iowa Christian School Photo
(Christian)
1331 Hobart St
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-3000
Grades: K-8
| 55 students
Des Moines Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2317 Watrous Ave
Des Moines, IA 50321
(515) 285-7729
Grades: PK-8
| 41 students
Des Moines Christian School
Des Moines Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
13007 Douglas Pkwy
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 334-2240
Grades: PK-12
| 1,086 students
Emmetsburg Catholic School
(Catholic)
1903 Broadway St
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-3464
Grades: PK-8
| 111 students
Great River Christian School
(Christian)
426 Harrison Ave
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2255
Grades: PK-12
| 118 students
Heartland Christian School
(Christian)
400 Wright Rd
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 322-5817
Grades: PK-12
| 239 students
Hillcrest Academy
Hillcrest Academy Photo - During the first week of school, our students have a fun day out at Crooked Creek Christian Camp. Students get to participate in chapel, play group games, enjoy small group activities, hike through the woods and eat lunch outdoors.
(Mennonite)
(3)
1421 540th Street SW
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-2073
Grades: 6-12
| 165 students
Holy Family Catholic Schools
Special Program Emphasis
2005 Kane St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-5456
Grades: PK-12
| 915 students
Holy Trinity Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
2600 Avenue A
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-2486
Grades: K-12
| 313 students
Isaac Newton Christian Academy
Isaac Newton Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(7)
1635 Linmar Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 362-9512
Grades: PK-12
| 359 students
Kuemper Catholic Grade School
(Catholic)
116 S East Street
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-3610
Grades: PK-12
| 1,200 students
Lourdes Catholic School
Lourdes Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
1453 Mississippi Blvd
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-3466
Grades: PK-8
| 357 students
Maharishi School
Maharishi School Photo - Maharishi School is a global community with students and families representing more than 30 countries. Our school community is deeply enriched by students of diverse origin who come together to create global awareness and a vibrant school culture with rich traditions.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
804 Dr Robert Keith Wallace Drive
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Grades: PK-12
| 173 students
Marquette Catholic Schools Pk-12
Marquette Catholic Schools Pk-12 Photo - State Track Sprinters
(Catholic)
(1)
502 Franklin St
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-3356
Grades: K-12
| 257 students
Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
(Catholic)
2005 Kane St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-1198
Grades: 6-8
| 382 students
Morning Star Academy
Morning Star Academy Photo - Upper school students on their annual field trip to Chicago.
(Christian)
(2)
1426 Tanglefoot Ln
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-5700
Grades: PK-12
| 220 students
Netherlands Reformed Christian School
(Calvinist)
712 20th Ave Se
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2821
Grades: PK-12
| 404 students
Newman Catholic School
Newman Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
2445 19th St Sw
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-6939
Grades: K-12
| 628 students
Northeast Iowa Montessori School
Montessori School
604 South Ave
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6491
Grades: NS-7
| 30 students
Our Lady Of Guadalupe
Alternative School (Catholic)
2105 Saint Joseph Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-1198
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Pella Christian Grade School
Pella Christian Grade School Photo - Pella Christian Grade School is located in the heart of beautiful downtown Pella, Iowa.
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
216 Liberty Street
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-2414
Grades: PK-8
| 549 students
Pocahontas Catholic School
(Catholic)
305 Sw 3rd St
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-3603
Grades: K-5
| 84 students
Prince Of Peace Catholic School
Prince Of Peace Catholic School Photo - The beginning of life-long learning starts here!
(Catholic)
312 S 4th St
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-1663
Grades: K-12
| 189 students
Regina Catholic Education Center
(Catholic)
2150 Rochester Ave
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 499-9020
Grades: PK-12
| 902 students
Regis Middle School
Regis Middle School Photo
(Catholic)
735 Prairie Dr NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 363-1968
Grades: 6-8
| 321 students
Rivermont Collegiate
Rivermont Collegiate Photo - The Carriage House: Art classroom and girls' residence
1821 Sunset Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
Grades: PK-12
| 173 students
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