For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 238 students in Ames, IA (there are , serving 4,701 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Ames, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in Ames, IA (2025-26)
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Ames, IA?
2 private schools are located in Ames, IA.
What percentage of students in Ames go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Ames are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ames?
Which private schools in Ames are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Ames include: St. Cecilia Elementary School vs. Ames Christian School, Ames Christian School vs. St. Cecilia Elementary School
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