草榴社区

The Goddard School Photo

Best Dallas County 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private preschools serving 110 students in Dallas County, IA.
25% of private preschools in Dallas County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

草榴社区 Preschools in Dallas County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
80 Ne Carefree Lane
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 297-6555
Gr: NS-K Tuition listed
Hickman KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
15200 Hickman Rd
Clive, IA 50325
(515) 987-5755
Gr: NS-PK
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
1302 5th St
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-4186
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students
Waukee KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1155 SE Kettlestone Blvd
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 297-7271
Gr: NS-PK

Overview

This County (Dallas County)
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
110 Students
33,401 Students
% Average Students of Color
54%
17%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
14 Teachers
2,536 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$9,303

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.53
# American Indian Students
n/a
98 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
604 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
40 Students
2,187 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
7%
# Black Students
1 Student
897 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
35 Students
21,337 Students
% White Students
32%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
34 Students
8,127 Students
% of Others Students
31%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in Dallas County, IA?
4 private preschools are located in Dallas County, IA.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Dallas County?
25% of private preschools in Dallas County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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