For the 2026 school year, there are 22 nonsectarian private elementary schools in Iowa. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Iowa.
The top-ranked nonsectarian private elementary schools in Iowa include Northeast Iowa Montessori School, Maharishi School, and Boys & Girls Home Family Services.
Top-Ranked Nonsectarian 草榴社区 Elementary Schools in Iowa (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
950 Dover St
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 338-6061
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 338-6061
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
100 45th St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 274-0453
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 274-0453
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
2101 Court St
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 251-1816
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 251-1816
Gr: 1-12 | 52 students
804 Dr Robert Keith Wallace Drive
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Northeast Iowa Montessori School
Montessori School
604 South Ave
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6491
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6491
Gr: NS-7 | 30 students Tuition listed
1821 Sunset Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Anna B Lawther Academy
Special Education School
2005 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-4015
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-4015
Gr: 4-12 | 65 students
Crossroads Academy
Special Education School
107 Vernon St
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6356
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6356
Gr: 1-12 | 29 students
Golden Elementary Montessori
Montessori School
210 Jones St Ste 108
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 554-6864
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 554-6864
Gr: 1-3 | 3 students
Little Mustangs Learning Center
Alternative School
525 6th St
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3548
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3548
Gr: PK-4 | 13 students
Main Street School
Alternative School
925 Main St
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1275
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1275
Gr: PK-10 | 32 students
Montessori Children's House ![Montessori Children's House Photo]( "Montessori Children's House Photo")
Montessori School
1505 42nd Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(151) 577-1690
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(151) 577-1690
Gr: PK-2 | 209 students Avg. class size: 12 students
374 Holiday Road
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-9650
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-9650
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4111 Hubbell Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 266-5065
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 266-5065
Gr: 3-12 | 42 students
Purple Bloom School Llc
Alternative School
2060 12th Ave
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-3873
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-3873
Gr: PK-3 | 66 students
Quad City Montessori School ![Quad City Montessori School Photo - Main Building at QCMS]( "Quad City Montessori School Photo - Main Building at QCMS")
Montessori School
2400 East 46th Street
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 781-3336
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 781-3336
Gr: PK-6 | 109 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Singing Cedars School
Special Program Emphasis
2149 N B St
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 632-2230
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 632-2230
Gr: K-3 | 27 students
1010 Regent Street NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 294-2036
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 294-2036
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Whiz Kid Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1721 25th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 225-8513
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 225-8513
Gr: NS-7 Avg. class size: 15 students
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