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Oldest ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools in Iowa

The average private elementary school in Iowa was founded around 1949 (2026-27).
The oldest private elementary school in Iowa is Prince Of Peace Catholic School, founded in 1852.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # IA Schools Ranked: 120
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1852–1902
  • IA School Avg.: 1951
  • National School Avg.: 1967

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # IA Schools Ranked: 120
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1852–1902
  • IA School Avg.: 1951
  • National School Avg.: 1967
Show school map — Iowa (year founded range: 1852–1902, avg 1951)
Year Founded Range: 1852 1922 Avg. Year Founded: 1893

Oldest ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools in Iowa (2026-27)

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Prince Of Peace Catholic School Photo
#1Prince Of Peace Catholic School
Gr: K-12 | 189 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
312 S 4th St
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-1663
1852year founded
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Map of Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
#2(°Õ2–T3)Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
Gr: 6-8 | 382 students
Catholic
2005 Kane St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-1198
1855year founded
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Map of St. Joseph's School
#2(°Õ2–T3)St. Joseph's School
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students
Catholic
403 Park Street
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-3284
1855year founded
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Map of St. Paul Lutheran Church & School
#4St. Paul Lutheran Church & School
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1217 4th Ave S
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-7208
1863year founded
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
#5Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
712 12th St
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 432-6912
(2)
1866year founded
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Marquette Catholic Schools Pk-12 Photo
#6Marquette Catholic Schools Pk-12
Gr: K-12 | 257 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 17
Catholic
502 Franklin St
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-3356
(1)
1868year founded
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Map of St. Patrick's School
#7St. Patrick's School
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students
Catholic
219 North 7th Street
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
(712) 642-2611
(1)
1877year founded
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Map of St. Francis Catholic School
#8St. Francis Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
310 Columbus Drive
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 753-7977
1878year founded
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Map of Tanager Place School
#9(°Õ9–T10)Tanager Place School
Gr: 3-11 | 22 students
Special Education School
2309 C St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 365-9164
1879year founded
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Map of Zion-st John Lutheran School
#9(°Õ9–T10)Zion-st John Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
103 W Bertha St
Paullina, IA 51046
(712) 949-3915
1879year founded
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Mater Dei School Nativity Center Photo
#11(°Õ11–T12)Mater Dei School Nativity Center
Gr: 5-8 | 122 students
Catholic
4243 Natalia Way
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-0268
1881year founded
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Map of Zion Lutheran School
#11(°Õ11–T12)Zion Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1004 1st Ave S
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-4766
1881year founded
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Rivermont Collegiate Photo
#13(°Õ13–T15)Rivermont Collegiate
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 9
1821 Sunset Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
1884year founded
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Map of Shelby County Catholic School
#13(°Õ13–T15)Shelby County Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
2005 College Pl
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-5634
1884year founded
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Trinity Lutheran School Photo
#13(°Õ13–T15)Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1361 7th Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 362-6952
(7)
1884year founded
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Scattergood Friends School Photo
#16Scattergood Friends School
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3
Friends
1951 Delta Ave
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 519-1860
1890year founded
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St. Patrick Catholic School Photo
#17St. Patrick Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 169 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
615 Washington Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 277-6781
(1)
1891year founded
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Map of Boys & Girls Home Family Services
#18Boys & Girls Home Family Services
Gr: 1-12 | 52 students
2101 Court St
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 251-1816
1894year founded
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Map of Pocahontas Catholic School
#19Pocahontas Catholic School
Gr: K-5 | 84 students
Catholic
305 Sw 3rd St
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-3603
1896year founded
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Map of St. Mary's School
#20St. Mary's School
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students
Catholic
523 Madison Street
Remsen, IA 51050
(712) 786-1433
1902year founded
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Map of Emmetsburg Catholic School
#21Emmetsburg Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Catholic
1903 Broadway St
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-3464
1903year founded
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Sioux Center Christian School Photo
#22Sioux Center Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 501 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Calvinist
630 1st Ave Se
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-0777
1905year founded
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Map of Peoria Christian School
#23Peoria Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students
Christian
110 Peoria West St
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 625-4131
1907year founded
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Map of Hull Christian School
#24Hull Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 171 students
Christian
1301 5th St
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-2273
1909year founded
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Pella Christian Grade School Photo
#25(°Õ25–T27) Pella Christian Grade School
Gr: PK-8 | 549 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Specialized Curriculum
216 Liberty Street
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-2414
(2)
1912year founded
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Map of St. Anthony Elementary School
#25(°Õ25–T27)St. Anthony Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 349 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
16 Columbus Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 243-1874
(3)
1912year founded
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Map of St. Mary's School
#25(°Õ25–T27)St. Mary's School
Gr: PK-12 | 310 students
Catholic
312 Seneca St
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(502) 452-1712
1912year founded
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Sully Christian School Photo
#28Sully Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 43 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 5
Christian
12629 S 92nd Avenue E
Sully, IA 50251
(641) 594-4180
1913year founded
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Sanborn Christian School Photo
#29(°Õ29–T30)Sanborn Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
405 W 2nd Street
Sanborn, IA 51248
(712) 729-3288
1917year founded
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Map of Sheldon Christian School
#29(°Õ29–T30)Sheldon Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Sports: 4
Christian
1425 E 9th Street
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2429
1917year founded
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Lourdes Catholic School Photo
#31 Lourdes Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
1453 Mississippi Blvd
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-3466
(3)
1919year founded
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Map of Holy Trinity
#32(°Õ32–T34)Holy Trinity
Gr: PK-8 | 430 students
Catholic
2922 Beaver Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 255-3162
1920year founded
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Sacred Heart School Photo
#32(°Õ32–T34)Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
5010 Military Rd
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 233-1624
1920year founded
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St. Mary School Photo
#32(°Õ32–T34)St. Mary School
Gr: K-6 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
303 3rd Avenue North
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-2134
1920year founded
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Mater Dei School Photo
#35Mater Dei School
Gr: PK-4 | 214 students
Catholic
3719 Ridge Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-6216
1922year founded
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Iowa average private elementary schools founding year?
The Iowa average private elementary schools founding year is 1949 for 2026-27.
What are the private elementary schools with oldest founding year in Iowa?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Iowa include Prince Of Peace Catholic School, Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School and St. Joseph's School.

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