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Best Iowa Private Elementary Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private elementary schools with special program emphasis serving 1,757 students in Iowa.
The top-ranked with special program emphasis private elementary schools in Iowa include Maharishi School, Holy Family Catholic Schools, and Pella Christian Grade School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Iowa private elementary school average acceptance rate of 86%.
43% of private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Top-Ranked Iowa Private Elementary Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Holy Family Catholic Schools
Special Program Emphasis
2005 Kane St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-5456
Gr: PK-12 | 915 students Avg. class size: 15 students 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
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
Gr: PK-8 | 549 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Iowa Conservatory
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Special Program Emphasis
123 N. Linn St.
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 804-5943
Gr: 8-12 | 50 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Prairie Green School
Prairie Green School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
2009 400th St SW
Oxford, IA 52322
(319) 321-8188
Gr: NS-6 | 18 students Tuition listed
Royal Legacy Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
715 E 4th St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 595-1097
Gr: K-7 | 25 students
Singing Cedars School
Special Program Emphasis
2149 N B St
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 632-2230
Gr: K-3 | 27 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Iowa?
The top-ranked private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Iowa include Maharishi School, Holy Family Catholic Schools, and Pella Christian Grade School.
How many private elementary schools with special program emphasis are located in Iowa?
7 private elementary schools with special program emphasis are located in Iowa.
How diverse are private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Iowa?
Iowa private elementary schools with special program emphasis are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Iowa private school average of 15%.
What percentage of private elementary schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Iowa?
43% of private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).

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