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Iowa Private Preschools By Tuition Cost

Name: Iowa Average Tuition Cost Trends (Pre-K)
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The average private preschool tuition in Iowa is $6,961 per year (2026-27).

The private preschool with the lowest tuition is Resurrection School, with a tuition of $1,300.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# IA Schools Ranked: 57
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,300–$4,254
IA School Avg.: $6,961
National School Avg.: $9,530

Quick Facts (26-27)

# IA Schools Ranked: 57
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,300–$4,254
IA School Avg.: $6,961
National School Avg.: $9,530

Iowa Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

Total Growth: +34.5% (+$2,594 since 2015)

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Year	National avg	Iowa (IA) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$12,988	$10,108	▲ +$305	▲ +3.1%
2024	$12,643	$9,803	▲ +$845	▲ +9.4%
2023	$12,143	$8,958	▲ +$121	▲ +1.4%
2022	$11,665	$8,837	▲ +$63	▲ +0.7%
2021	$11,446	$8,774	▲ +$104	▲ +1.2%
2020	$11,205	$8,670	▲ +$106	▲ +1.2%
2019	$11,020	$8,564	▲ +$103	▲ +1.2%
2018	$10,760	$8,461	▲ +$149	▲ +1.8%
2017	$10,507	$8,312	▲ +$502	▲ +6.4%
2016	$10,136	$7,810	▲ +$296	▲ +3.9%
2015	$9,809	$7,514	—	—

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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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Tuition Cost Range: $1,300 $7,500 Avg. Tuition Cost: $4,576

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Iowa average private preschools tuition?

The Iowa average private preschools tuition is $7,664 for 2026-27.

What are the private preschools with the lowest tuition cost in Iowa?

The top ranked private preschools in Iowa include Resurrection School, St. Anthony Elementary School and Ottumwa Christian School.

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