草榴社区 Preschools in Story County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
925 South 16th Street
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 233-0772
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 233-0772
Gr: PK-6 | 87 students Tuition listed
St. Cecilia Elementary School
(Catholic)
2900 Hoover Ave
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 232-5290
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 232-5290
Gr: PK-5 | 151 students
Overview
This County (Story County)
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
238 Students
33,401 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
17%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
17 Teachers
2,536 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$9,303
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.53
# American Indian Students
n/a
98 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
604 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
2,187 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%
# Black Students
9 Students
897 Students
% Black Students
4%
3%
# White Students
161 Students
21,337 Students
% White Students
68%
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
51 Students
8,127 Students
% of Others Students
21%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private preschools are located in Story County, IA?
2 private preschools are located in Story County, IA.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Story County?
Which private preschools in Story County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Story County include: Ames Christian School vs. St. Cecilia Elementary School, St. Cecilia Elementary School vs. Ames Christian School
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