For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 1,616 students in West Des Moines, IA.
The top ranked private elementary schools in West Des Moines, IA include Alrazi Academy, Sacred Heart School, and St. Francis Of Assisi School.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Iowa private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
Top Ranked West Des Moines Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
1601 Grand Ave
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 223-1284
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 223-1284
Gr: K-8 | 511 students
St. Francis Of Assisi School
(Catholic)
7075 Ashworth Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 457-7167
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 457-7167
Gr: PK-8 | 728 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Montessori School
1505 42nd Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(151) 577-1690
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(151) 577-1690
Gr: PK-2 | 209 students Avg. class size: 12 students
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
West Des Moines, Iowa Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Country Club KinderCare (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
7210 Vista Drive
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 222-9685
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 222-9685
Gr: NS-PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools in West Des Moines, IA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in West Des Moines, IA include Alrazi Academy, Sacred Heart School, and St. Francis Of Assisi School.
How many private elementary schools are located in West Des Moines?
5 private elementary schools are located in West Des Moines.
How diverse are private elementary schools in West Des Moines?
West Des Moines private elementary schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is same as the Iowa private school average of 16%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in West Des Moines?
Which private elementary schools in West Des Moines are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in West Des Moines include: Sacred Heart School vs. St. Francis Of Assisi School, St. Francis Of Assisi School vs. Sacred Heart School
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