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Private Preschool Minority Statistics in Iowa

Name: Iowa Average Students of Color Trends (Pre-K)
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Iowa private preschools are composed of 17% minority students (2026-27).

The private preschools in Iowa with the highest percentage of minority students are listed below.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# IA Schools Ranked: 120
Top 20 Range (% Students Of Color): 32%–100%
IA School Avg.: 18%
National School Avg.: 25%

Quick Facts (26-27)

# IA Schools Ranked: 120
Top 20 Range (% Students Of Color): 32%–100%
IA School Avg.: 18%
National School Avg.: 25%

Iowa Average Students of Color (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +13.3% (+2% since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Iowa (IA) avg
2025	32%	17% (— 0 pp)
2024	32%	17% (— 0 pp)
2023	32%	17% (▲ 1 pp)
2022	31%	16% (— 0 pp)
2021	32%	16% (— 0 pp)
2020	31%	16% (— 0 pp)
2019	31%	16% (▲ 1 pp)
2018	30%	15% (▲ 1 pp)
2017	31%	14% (▼ 1 pp)
2016	31%	15% (▲ 1 pp)
2015	31%	14%

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Iowa (% students of color range: 32%–100%, avg 18%)

Students Color Range: 18.89% 100% Avg. Students Color: 43%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Iowa average private preschools minority students?

The Iowa average private preschools minority students is 17% for 2026-27.

What are the private preschools with the highest percentage of minority students in Iowa?

The top ranked private preschools in Iowa include Great River Christian School, Notre Dame Catholic School and Alrazi Academy.

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