For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private preschools offering summer programs serving 1,787 students in Iowa.
The top-ranked private preschools offering summer programs in Iowa include St. Anthony Elementary School, Rivermont Collegiate, and Alrazi Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa private preschool average acceptance rate of 87%.
Top-Ranked Iowa Private Preschools Offering Summer Programs (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
950 Dover St
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 338-6061
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 338-6061
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
1119 5th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 255-0220
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 255-0220
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1453 Mississippi Blvd
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-3466
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-3466
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1821 Sunset Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
16 Columbus Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 243-1874
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 243-1874
Gr: PK-8 | 349 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grand View Preschool & Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
3342 John Wesley Drive
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 582-1125
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 582-1125
Gr: NS-PK | 180 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Joshua Christian Academy
(Christian)
1740 Garfield Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 265-0603
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 265-0603
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
374 Holiday Road
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-9650
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-9650
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Special Program Emphasis
2009 400th St SW
Oxford, IA 52322
(319) 321-8188
Oxford, IA 52322
(319) 321-8188
Gr: NS-6 | 18 students Tuition listed
1010 Regent Street NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 294-2036
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 294-2036
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1500 N 16th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 322-3294
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 322-3294
Gr: NS-6 | 49 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Whiz Kid Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1721 25th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 225-8513
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 225-8513
Gr: NS-7 Avg. class size: 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private preschools offering summer programs in Iowa?
The top-ranked private preschools offering summer programs in Iowa include St. Anthony Elementary School, Rivermont Collegiate, and Alrazi Academy.
How many private preschools offering summer programs are located in Iowa?
12 private preschools offering summer programs are located in Iowa.
How diverse are private preschools offering summer programs in Iowa?
Iowa private preschools offering summer programs are approximately 46% minority students, which is higher than the Iowa private school average of 17%.
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