Prairie Green School opened its doors August 18, 2011 to all children ages 5-12 years old.
In 2013 we added on a pre-k classroom which has 6 children.
This unique non-profit school provides the Iowa City area with a year-round holistic schooling option. We are located at The Cosgrove Institute, which was once a church school built in 1913. We rent two classrooms and have access to the library, kitchen, gymnasium, performing stage and many acres of green space.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-6
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,500
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-6
Year Founded
2011
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
18 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
An additional transportation fee for those community from Iowa City area.
Admissions Director
Paula Boback
School Notes
- The mission of the teachers at Prairie Green School is to teach the whole child by differentiating instruction according to student readiness and interest. Prairie Green School will educate the whole child by teaching according to student readiness and interestrestructure the school calendar to maximize student learning bybeinga year-round schoolhave the ability to differentiate instruction due to small class size and home schooling environment provide qualitycurriculumthat is rigorous and relevant to students have a strong focus onschooling for sustainability allow for students to have a voice through ourdemocraticschool structure have dedicated andloving teachers, staff, and volunteers that carry out the school's ideals every minute of every day
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Prairie Green School cost?
Prairie Green School's tuition is approximately $5,500 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Prairie Green School?
The application deadline for Prairie Green School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Prairie Green School is Hillcrest Academy (7.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Lutheran Interparish School (6.3 miles away)
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