Montessori School Of Iowa City Photo

Best Iowa Nonsectarian Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 26 nonsectarian private preschools in Iowa. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Iowa.
The top ranked nonsectarian private preschools in Iowa include Rivermont Collegiate, Maharishi School, and Bergman Academy.

Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Preschools in Iowa (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Willowwind School
Willowwind School Photo - LEED Gold Certified Building
(1)
950 Dover St
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 338-6061
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Bergman Academy
Bergman Academy Photo
100 45th St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 274-0453
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Northeast Iowa Montessori School
Montessori School
604 South Ave
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6491
Gr: NS-7 | 30 students Tuition listed
Rivermont Collegiate
Rivermont Collegiate Photo - The Carriage House: Art classroom and girls' residence
1821 Sunset Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ankeny KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3055 N. Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50021
(515) 964-0688
Gr: NS-PK
Bettendorf KinderCare
Bettendorf KinderCare Photo - Infants go for a spring ride
Daycare / Preschool
2330 Tech Dr.
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-5632
Gr: NS-PK | 134 students
Child Development, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
101 Creslane Drive
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-2847
Gr: K | 3 students
Cottontail Creek Montessori School
Montessori School
7297 Nw Fisher Ln
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 289-1401
Gr: PK-K | 93 students
Dubuque Montessori School
Montessori School
2605 Pennsylvania Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-5101
Gr: NS-PK | 110 students
Essential Montessori
Montessori School
(5)
1350 Blairs Ferry Rd Ste A
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319) 378-3100
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Johnston KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
8601 Thomas Ave
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 214-1036
Gr: NS-PK
Kid's Choice Bettendorf
Kid's Choice Bettendorf Photo - Building Image
Daycare / Preschool
2986 Victoria St.
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-5900
Gr: NS-PK | 5 students
Kinderhaus
Daycare / Preschool
Po Box 114
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 379-7303
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Little Mustangs Learning Center
Alternative School
525 6th St
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3548
Gr: PK-4 | 13 students
Main Street School
Alternative School
925 Main St
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1275
Gr: PK-10 | 32 students
Montessori Children's Garden
Montessori School
20 Circle Dr
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 665-9625
Gr: PK-K | 83 students
Montessori Children's House
Montessori Children's House Photo
Montessori School
1505 42nd Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(151) 577-1690
Gr: PK-2 | 209 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori Childrens House
Montessori School
400 Cloverdale Dr
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 325-8346
Gr: PK-K | 104 students
Montessori School Of Iowa City
Montessori School Of Iowa City Photo
Montessori School
(3)
374 Holiday Road
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-9650
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Oralabor KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
225 SW Oralabor Road
Ankeny, IA 50023
(833) 905-3276
Gr: NS-PK
Pekin Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
1062 Birch Ave
Packwood, IA 52580
(319) 695-3707
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Purple Bloom School Llc
Alternative School
2060 12th Ave
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-3873
Gr: PK-3 | 66 students
Quad City Montessori School
Quad City Montessori School Photo - Main Building at QCMS
Montessori School
2400 East 46th Street
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 781-3336
Gr: PK-6 | 109 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Summit Schools
Summit Schools Photo
(4)
1010 Regent Street NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 294-2036
Gr: PK-8 | 116 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Whiz Kid Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1721 25th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 225-8513
Gr: NS-7 Avg. class size: 15 students

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