Iowa Private Preschools Offering Summer Programs

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 private preschools offering summer programs serving 1,715 students in Iowa.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa private preschool average acceptance rate of 94%.
50% of private preschools offering summer programs in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
The top ranked private preschools offering summer programs in Iowa include Lourdes Catholic School, Alrazi Academy, and St. Anthony Elementary School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 1,715

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 1,715

Top Ranked Iowa Private Preschools Offering Summer Programs (2026-27)

Willowwind School Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 7
950 Dover St
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 338-6061
(1)
Alrazi Academy Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Islamic
1119 5th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 255-0220
(1)
Lourdes Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
1453 Mississippi Blvd
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-3466
(3)
Rivermont Collegiate Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 117 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 9
1821 Sunset Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
Map of St. Anthony Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 349 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
16 Columbus Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 243-1874
(3)
Map of Grand View Preschool & Child Development Center
Gr: NS-PK | 180 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
3342 John Wesley Drive
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 582-1125
Map of Joshua Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5
Christian
1740 Garfield Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 265-0603
Montessori School Of Iowa City Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
374 Holiday Road
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-9650
(3)
Prairie Green School Photo
Gr: NS-6 | 18 students
Specialized Curriculum
2009 400th St SW
Oxford, IA 52322
(319) 321-8188
Summit Schools Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
1010 Regent Street NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 294-2036
(4)
Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: NS-6 | 49 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1500 N 16th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 322-3294
Map of Whiz Kid Academy
Gr: NS-7
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
1721 25th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 225-8513

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 Lourdes Catholic School, Alrazi Academy, and St. Anthony Elementary School.
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 48% minority students, which is higher than the Iowa private school average of 17%.
What percentage of private preschools offering summer programs are religiously affiliated in Iowa?
50% of private preschools offering summer programs in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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