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Waterloo Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 206 students in Waterloo, IA.
100% of private preschools in Waterloo, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Preschools in Waterloo, IA (2026-27)

Map of Blessed Sacrament School
Blessed Sacrament School
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students
Catholic
600 Stephan Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 232-1422
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Map of Sonrise Christian School & Daycare
Sonrise Christian School & Daycare
Gr: PK-4 | 57 students
Christian
928 Jefferson St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 235-6191
(2)
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Waterloo, Iowa Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Queen Of Peace
Queen Of Peace
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students
Catholic
127 E Parker Street
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 232-2418
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Map of Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School
Gr: NS-5 | 171 students
Catholic
620 W 5th St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 234-6593
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Map of St. John St. Nicholas School
St. John St. Nicholas School
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students
Catholic
1729 Mulberry St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 234-6665
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Waterloo, IA Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-60.0% (-3 schools) 10-yr
206
Students
-79.7% (-811 students) 10-yr
15%
Students of Color
-25.0% (-5.0 pp) 10-yr
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+18.8% (+3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Waterloo)
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
165 Schools
# Students
206 Students
33,401 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearWaterloo, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025103224191
2024103222187
2023306206185
2022300218188
2021259217184
2020259214179
2019165200182
2018165205181
2017203213183
2016203213181
2015203210173
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% Students of Color
15%
17%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaterloo, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202515%17%32%
202415%17%32%
202325%17%32%
202228%16%31%
202133%16%32%
202033%16%31%
201929%16%31%
201829%15%30%
201720%14%31%
201620%15%31%
201520%14%31%
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0.59
0.53

Diversity Score Trends

YearWaterloo, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20250.590.530.65
20240.590.530.65
20230.570.540.65
20220.600.520.64
20210.650.520.64
20200.650.520.64
20190.650.520.64
20180.650.510.64
20170.560.450.62
20160.560.460.62
20150.560.450.62
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
98 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
604 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWaterloo, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20253%2%4%
20243%2%5%
20238%3%5%
202210%4%5%
202110%4%5%
202010%3%4%
20199%2%5%
20189%2%5%
20174%2%3%
20164%2%3%
20154%2%3%
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# Hispanic Students
8 Students
2,187 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWaterloo, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20254%7%8%
20244%7%8%
202311%6%8%
202211%5%8%
202112%5%7%
202012%6%7%
20197%6%7%
20187%6%7%
20177%4%6%
20167%4%7%
20157%4%6%
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# Black Students
5 Students
897 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWaterloo, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20252%3%6%
20242%3%6%
20234%3%6%
20224%2%6%
20214%2%7%
20204%2%7%
20193%3%6%
20183%2%6%
20174%2%6%
20164%2%6%
20154%2%6%
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# White Students
105 Students
21,337 Students
% White Students
51%
64%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWaterloo, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202551%64%48%
202451%65%48%
202363%63%48%
202260%65%50%
202155%65%50%
202055%65%51%
201946%65%52%
201846%67%52%
201762%71%54%
201662%71%54%
201562%71%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
82 Students
8,127 Students
% of Others Students
40%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWaterloo, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202540%24%34%
202440%23%33%
202313%25%33%
202214%24%31%
202118%24%31%
202018%24%31%
201935%24%30%
201835%23%30%
201723%21%30%
201623%21%29%
201523%21%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
11 Teachers
2,536 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaterloo, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202519:113:112:1
202419:113:112:1
202314:114:112:1
202213:114:112:1
202114:114:112:1
202014:114:112:1
201916:114:112:1
201816:114:112:1
201716:114:112:1
201616:114:112:1
201516:114:113:1
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in Waterloo, IA?
2 private preschools are located in Waterloo, IA.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Waterloo?
100% of private preschools in Waterloo are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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