Prairie Green School opened its doors August 18, 2011 to all children ages 5-12 years old.
In 2013 we added on a pre-k classroom which has 6 children.
This unique non-profit school provides the Iowa City area with a year-round holistic schooling option. We are located at The Cosgrove Institute, which was once a church school built in 1913. We rent two classrooms and have access to the library, kitchen, gymnasium, performing stage and many acres of green space.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-6
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,500
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-6
Year Founded
2011
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
18 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
An additional transportation fee for those community from Iowa City area.
Admissions Director
Paula Boback
School Notes
- The mission of the teachers at Prairie Green School is to teach the whole child by differentiating instruction according to student readiness and interest. Prairie Green School will educate the whole child by teaching according to student readiness and interestrestructure the school calendar to maximize student learning bybeinga year-round schoolhave the ability to differentiate instruction due to small class size and home schooling environment provide qualitycurriculumthat is rigorous and relevant to students have a strong focus onschooling for sustainability allow for students to have a voice through ourdemocraticschool structure have dedicated andloving teachers, staff, and volunteers that carry out the school's ideals every minute of every day
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Prairie Green School cost?
Prairie Green School's tuition is approximately $5,500 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Prairie Green School?
The application deadline for Prairie Green School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Prairie Green School is Hillcrest Academy (7.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Lutheran Interparish School (6.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lutheran Interparish School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
804 Court St
Williamsburg, IA 52361
(319) 668-1711
Williamsburg, IA 52361
(319) 668-1711
6.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students Tuition listed
1421 540th Street SW
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-2073
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-2073
7.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 177 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1250 12th Avenue
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 339-0998
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 339-0998
8.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 32 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Purple Bloom School Llc
Alternative School
2060 12th Ave
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-3873
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-3873
8.6 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 66 students
5764 Highway 1 Sw
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-5443
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-5443
9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 89 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1421 540th Street SW
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-2073
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-2073
7.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 177 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5764 Highway 1 Sw
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-5443
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-5443
9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 89 students
Iowa Conservatory ![Iowa Conservatory Photo - Costume Studio]( "Iowa Conservatory Photo - Costume Studio")
Special Program Emphasis
123 N. Linn St.
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 804-5943
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 804-5943
10.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 50 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Regina Catholic Education Center
(Catholic)
2150 Rochester Ave
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 499-9020
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 499-9020
12.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 902 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 12
Scattergood Friends School ![Scattergood Friends School Photo - Scattergood offers a Sustainable Agriculture Endorsement. Students earning this endorsement take five farm-related Project classes over the course of four years, complete an agriculturally-related topic for either their Junior or Senior research papers and design and execute a 30-hour service project with with Scattergood Farm's livestock, 35 acre restored prairie, or 10 acre certified organic vegetable fields and fruit orchards.]( "Scattergood Friends School Photo - Scattergood offers a Sustainable Agriculture Endorsement. Students earning this endorsement take five farm-related Project classes over the course of four years, complete an agriculturally-related topic for either their Junior or Senior research papers and design and execute a 30-hour service project with with Scattergood Farm's livestock, 35 acre restored prairie, or 10 acre certified organic vegetable fields and fruit orchards.")
(Friends)
1951 Delta Ave
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 519-1860
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 519-1860
22.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lutheran Interparish School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
804 Court St
Williamsburg, IA 52361
(319) 668-1711
Williamsburg, IA 52361
(319) 668-1711
6.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students Tuition listed
1421 540th Street SW
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-2073
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-2073
7.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 177 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1250 12th Avenue
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 339-0998
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 339-0998
8.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 32 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Purple Bloom School Llc
Alternative School
2060 12th Ave
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-3873
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-3873
8.6 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 66 students
5764 Highway 1 Sw
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-5443
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-5443
9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 89 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lutheran Interparish School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
804 Court St
Williamsburg, IA 52361
(319) 668-1711
Williamsburg, IA 52361
(319) 668-1711
6.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students Tuition listed
Purple Bloom School Llc
Alternative School
2060 12th Ave
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-3873
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-3873
8.6 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 66 students
374 Holiday Road
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-9650
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-9650
9.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Heritage Christian School ![Heritage Christian School Photo - Second grade students excited to be back for a new school year.]( "Heritage Christian School Photo - Second grade students excited to be back for a new school year.")
(Christian)
255 Hackberry St
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 626-4777
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 626-4777
9.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori Children's Garden
Montessori School
20 Circle Dr
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 665-9625
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 665-9625
10 miles
Gr: PK-K | 83 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Clear Creek Amana High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
551 W Marengo Rd
Tiffin, IA 52340
(319) 545-2361
Tiffin, IA 52340
(319) 545-2361
5.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 800 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Clear Creek Amana Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
311 W Marengo Rd
Tiffin, IA 52340
(319) 545-4490
Tiffin, IA 52340
(319) 545-4490
5.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 702 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Clear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
230 W Wilson
Oxford, IA 52322
(319) 828-4505
Oxford, IA 52322
(319) 828-4505
6.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 278 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
East Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2950 Crossing Ridge Dr
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 545-2075
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 545-2075
6.6 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 442 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Tiffin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
104 N. Park Rd
Tiffin, IA 52340
(319) 545-2081
Tiffin, IA 52340
(319) 545-2081
6.7 miles
Gr: K-1 | 191 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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