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Heritage Christian School Photo - Second grade students excited to be back for a new school year.

Best Johnson County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 1,570 students in Johnson County, IA.
The top-ranked private preschool in Johnson County, IA is Regina Catholic Education Center.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Iowa private preschool average acceptance rate of 88%.
29% of private preschools in Johnson County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Johnson County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Willowwind School
Willowwind School Photo - LEED Gold Certified Building
(1)
950 Dover St
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 338-6061
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Regina Catholic Education Center
(Catholic)
2150 Rochester Ave
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 499-9020
Gr: PK-12 | 902 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 12
Heritage Christian School
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
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori Children's Garden
Montessori School
20 Circle Dr
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 665-9625
Gr: PK-K | 83 students
Montessori School Of Iowa City
Montessori School Of Iowa City Photo
Montessori School
(3)
374 Holiday Road
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-9650
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Prairie Green School
Prairie Green School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
2009 400th St SW
Oxford, IA 52322
(319) 321-8188
Gr: NS-6 | 18 students Tuition listed
Purple Bloom School Llc
Alternative School
2060 12th Ave
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-3873
Gr: PK-3 | 66 students

Overview

This County (Johnson County)
This State (IA)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,570 Students
33,401 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
17%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
115 Teachers
2,536 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
28%
35%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
10 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,897
$9,303
Average % on Financial Aid
11%
32%
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.53
# American Indian Students
n/a
98 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
24 Students
604 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
85 Students
2,187 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%
# Black Students
52 Students
897 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%
# White Students
821 Students
21,337 Students
% White Students
53%
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
570 Students
8,127 Students
% of Others Students
37%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Johnson County, IA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Johnson County, IA is Regina Catholic Education Center.
How many private preschools are located in Johnson County?
7 private preschools are located in Johnson County.
How diverse are private preschools in Johnson County?
Johnson County private preschools are approximately 20% minority students, which is higher than the Iowa private school average of 17%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Johnson County?
29% of private preschools in Johnson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Johnson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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