Rivermont Collegiate Photo - The Carriage House: Art classroom and girls' residence

Best Scott County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private preschools serving 2,264 students in Scott County, IA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Scott County, IA include Lourdes Catholic School, Rivermont Collegiate, and Morning Star Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Iowa private preschool average acceptance rate of 85%.
50% of private preschools in Scott County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Scott County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
All Saints Catholic School
(Catholic)
1926 N Marquette St
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 324-3205
Gr: PK-8 | 411 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
Lourdes Catholic School
Lourdes Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
1453 Mississippi Blvd
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-3466
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: PK-12 | 220 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate 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
1007 E Rusholme Street
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 322-2923
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
1122 W Central Park Ave
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 322-5224
Gr: PK-8 | 362 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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
Davenport KinderCare Preschool
Davenport KinderCare Preschool Photo - Infant B classroom
Daycare / Preschool
2108 East Locust St.
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 326-1660
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
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
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Scott County, Iowa

Scott County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Quint City Baptist School (Closed 2006)
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
4823 Jersey Ridge Road
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 359-9494
Gr: PK-12 | 108 students
408 E 11th St
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 326-6278
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students
2626 Boies Avenue
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 323-3204
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students

Overview

This County (Scott County)
This State (IA)
# Schools
10 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,264 Students
33,362 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
17%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
148 Teachers
2,533 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
41%
35%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
21 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1160
(Out of 1600)
1181
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,087
$10,108
Average Summer Program Cost
$140
$501
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
32%
Average Acceptance Rate
78%
85%
Average Endowment Size
$26.75 million
$27.02 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.53
# American Indian Students
8 Students
98 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
93 Students
604 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
204 Students
2,187 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
7%
# Black Students
51 Students
897 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
1,305 Students
21,337 Students
% White Students
58%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
54 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
603 Students
8,070 Students
% of Others Students
27%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Scott County, IA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Scott County, IA include Lourdes Catholic School, Rivermont Collegiate, and Morning Star Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Scott County?
10 private preschools are located in Scott County.
How diverse are private preschools in Scott County?
Scott County private preschools are approximately 23% minority students, which is higher than the Iowa private school average of 17%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Scott County?
50% of private preschools in Scott County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private preschools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?

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