For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 alternative private preschools serving 457 students in Iowa.
The top ranked alternative private preschool in Iowa is Our Lady Of Guadalupe.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Iowa private preschool average acceptance rate of 85%.
25% of alternative private preschools in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked Iowa Alternative ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Our Lady Of Guadalupe
Alternative School (Catholic)
2105 Saint Joseph Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-1198
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-1198
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private preschools in Iowa?
The top ranked alternative private preschools in Iowa is Our Lady Of Guadalupe.
How many alternative private preschools are located in Iowa?
4 alternative private preschools are located in Iowa.
What percentage of alternative private preschools are religiously affiliated in Iowa?
25% of alternative private preschools in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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