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Oldest ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools in Iowa

The average private preschool in Iowa was founded around 1958 (2026-27).
The oldest private preschool in Iowa is St. Joseph's School, founded in 1855.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # IA Schools Ranked: 99
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1855–1919
  • IA School Avg.: 1960
  • National School Avg.: 1970

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # IA Schools Ranked: 99
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1855–1919
  • IA School Avg.: 1960
  • National School Avg.: 1970
Show school map — Iowa (year founded range: 1855–1919, avg 1960)
Year Founded Range: 1855 1955 Avg. Year Founded: 1913

Oldest ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools in Iowa (2026-27)

Showing 99 schools
Map of St. Joseph's School
#1St. 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
#2St. 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
#3Trinity 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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Map of St. Patrick's School
#4St. 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
#5St. 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 Zion-st John Lutheran School
#6Zion-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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Map of Zion Lutheran School
#7Zion 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
#8(°Õ8–T10)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
#8(°Õ8–T10)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
#8(°Õ8–T10)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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Map of St. Mary's School
#11St. 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
#12Emmetsburg 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
#13Sioux 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
#14Peoria Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students
Christian
110 Peoria West St
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 625-4131
1907year founded
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Pella Christian Grade School Photo
#15(°Õ15–T17) 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
#15(°Õ15–T17)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
#15(°Õ15–T17)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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Sanborn Christian School Photo
#18(°Õ18–T19)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
#18(°Õ18–T19)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
#20 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
#21(°Õ21–T22)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
#21(°Õ21–T22)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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Mater Dei School Photo
#23Mater Dei School
Gr: PK-4 | 214 students
Catholic
3719 Ridge Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-6216
1922year founded
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Map of St. Augustin Catholic School
#24 St. Augustin Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
4320 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 279-5947
1923year founded
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Map of St. Cecilia Elementary School
#25St. Cecilia Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 151 students
Catholic
2900 Hoover Ave
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 232-5290
1925year founded
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St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School Photo
#26 St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
1007 E Rusholme Street
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 322-2923
1926year founded
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Map of All Saints Catholic School
#27(°Õ27–T28)All Saints Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 175 students
Catholic
720 29th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 363-4110
1947year founded
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Map of St. Joseph Catholic School
#27(°Õ27–T28)St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
1430 14th Street
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-6348
1947year founded
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Des Moines Christian School Photo
#29(°Õ29–T30)Des Moines Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,086 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Christian
13007 Douglas Pkwy
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 334-2240
(2)
1948year founded
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Map of Inwood Christian School
#29(°Õ29–T30)Inwood Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 4
Christian
302 E Madison St
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4541
1948year founded
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Map of Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools
#31Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 1,365 students
Catholic
1021 Douglas St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-1350
1949year founded
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Map of St. Thomas Aquinas School
#32St. Thomas Aquinas School
Gr: PK-6 | 117 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
624 Dubuque St
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-1346
(1)
1951year founded
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Map of Gehlen Catholic School
#33(°Õ33–T34)Gehlen Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 534 students
Catholic
709 Plymouth St Ne
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-4181
1953year founded
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Holy Cross School-st Michael Center Photo
#33(°Õ33–T34)Holy Cross School-st Michael Center
Gr: PK-2 | 110 students
Catholic
4105 Harrison St
Sioux City, IA 51108
(712) 239-1090
1953year founded
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Map of St. Pius X Catholic School
#35St. Pius X Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 397 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
3601 66th Street
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 276-1061
1955year founded
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Iowa average private preschools founding year?
The Iowa average private preschools founding year is 1958 for 2026-27.
What are the private preschools with oldest founding year in Iowa?
The top ranked private preschools in Iowa include St. Joseph's School, St. Paul Lutheran Church & School and Trinity Lutheran School.

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