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Community Christian School Photo - Community Christian School is a non-denominational school in Fort Dodge, IA.

Best Fort Dodge 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private preschools serving 918 students in Fort Dodge, IA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Fort Dodge, IA include St. Paul Lutheran Church & School and St. Edmond Catholic School.
100% of private preschools in Fort Dodge, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Fort Dodge 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Edmond Catholic School
(Catholic)
2321 6th Avenue North
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-5182
Gr: PK-12 | 597 students
St. Paul Lutheran Church & School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1217 4th Ave S
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-7208
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Community Christian School
Community Christian School Photo - Community Christian School is a non-denominational school in Fort Dodge, IA.
(Christian)
2406 9 1/2 Ave S
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 573-3011
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
Harvest Baptist School
(Baptist)
614 2nd Ave S
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-3074
Gr: PK-12 | 62 students

Overview

This Town (Fort Dodge)
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
918 Students
33,389 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
17%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
69 Teachers
2,533 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
35%
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,500
$9,273
Average % on Financial Aid
70%
32%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.53
# American Indian Students
9 Students
98 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
604 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
43 Students
2,187 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%
# Black Students
18 Students
897 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
661 Students
21,337 Students
% White Students
72%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
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
168 Students
8,097 Students
% of Others Students
18%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Fort Dodge, IA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Fort Dodge, IA include St. Paul Lutheran Church & School and St. Edmond Catholic School.
How many private preschools are located in Fort Dodge?
4 private preschools are located in Fort Dodge.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Fort Dodge?
100% of private preschools in Fort Dodge are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private preschools in Fort Dodge are often viewed compared to one another?

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