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Urbandale Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 1,498 students in Urbandale, IA, 21% of all K-12 students in Urbandale, IA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Urbandale, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Urbandale Private Schools (2026-27)

Des Moines Christian School Photo
Des Moines Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,086 students
Christian
13007 Douglas Pkwy
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 334-2240
(2)
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Map of St. Pius X Catholic School
St. Pius X Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 397 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
3601 66th Street
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 276-1061
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Map of Gospel Assembly Christian Academy
Gospel Assembly Christian Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 15 students
Christian
4665 72nd St
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 276-9047
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Urbandale, IA Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
1,498
Students
$5,842
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
9%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Urbandale)
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
259 Schools
# Students
1,498 Students
52,668 Students
% Students of Color
9%
16%
0.40
0.48
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
42 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
30 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
1,124 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
75%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
279 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
19%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
114 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
39%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
9 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,842
$7,664
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Urbandale, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Urbandale, IA include St. Pius X Catholic School and Des Moines Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Urbandale?
3 private schools are located in Urbandale.
What percentage of students in Urbandale go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Urbandale are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Urbandale?
100% of private schools in Urbandale are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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