For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 812 students in Black Hawk County, IA.
The top ranked private preschool in Black Hawk County, IA is Bosco Catholic School System.
100% of private preschools in Black Hawk County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked Black Hawk County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bosco Catholic School System
(Catholic)
405 16th Avenue Ne
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1692
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1692
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 8
Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
600 Stephan Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 232-1422
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 232-1422
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students
Immaculate Conception-st Joseph School
(Catholic)
Po Box 256
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1089
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1089
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students
Immanuel Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4820 Oster Parkway
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 260-2000
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 260-2000
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
928 Jefferson St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 235-6191
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 235-6191
Gr: PK-4 | 57 students
Black Hawk County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Queen Of Peace (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
127 E Parker Street
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 232-2418
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 232-2418
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students
Sacred Heart School (Closed 2016)
(Catholic)
620 W 5th St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 234-6593
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 234-6593
Gr: NS-5 | 171 students
1729 Mulberry St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 234-6665
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 234-6665
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private preschools in Black Hawk County, IA?
The top ranked private preschools in Black Hawk County, IA is Bosco Catholic School System.
How many private preschools are located in Black Hawk County?
5 private preschools are located in Black Hawk County.
How diverse are private preschools in Black Hawk County?
Black Hawk County private preschools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the Iowa private school average of 17%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Black Hawk County?
100% of private preschools in Black Hawk County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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