For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 845 students in Ankeny, IA (there are , serving 12,669 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Ankeny, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
The top ranked private school in Ankeny, IA is Ankeny Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
Top Ranked Ankeny ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ankeny Christian Academy![Ankeny Christian Academy Photo]( "Ankeny Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
1604 West 1st St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-8114
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-8114
Gr: PK-12 | 509 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cottontail Creek Montessori School
Montessori School
7297 Nw Fisher Ln
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 289-1401
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 289-1401
Gr: PK-K | 93 students
St. Luke The Evangelist Catholic School
(Catholic)
1102 Nw Weigel Dr
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 985-7074
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 985-7074
Gr: K-8 | 243 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Ankeny, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Ankeny, IA is Ankeny Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Ankeny?
5 private schools are located in Ankeny.
How diverse are private schools in Ankeny?
Ankeny private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Iowa private school average of 16%.
What percentage of students in Ankeny go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Ankeny are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ankeny?
Which private schools in Ankeny are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Ankeny include: Ankeny KinderCare vs. Cottontail Creek Montessori School
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