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Best Dallas County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 261 students in Dallas County, IA (there are , serving 16,773 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
33% of private schools in Dallas County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Brethren and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Dallas County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Woodward Academy
Woodward Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 125 students
1251 334th St
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-3481
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Map of Dallas Center Christian School
Dallas Center Christian School
Gr: 1-12 | 26 students
Brethren
23209 Quinlan Ave
Dallas Center, IA 50063
(515) 992-3856
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
80 Ne Carefree Lane
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 297-6555
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Map of Hickman KinderCare
Hickman KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
15200 Hickman Rd
Clive, IA 50325
(515) 987-5755
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Map of St. Patrick School
St. Patrick School
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students
Catholic
1302 5th St
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-4186
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Map of Waukee KinderCare
Waukee KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1155 SE Kettlestone Blvd
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 297-7271
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Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
6 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearDallas County Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20225
20215
20205
20195
20185
20174
20164
20153
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# Students
261 Students
52,730 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearDallas County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202587217179
202487212172
2023130192174
2022138203185
2021138201180
2020138196171
2019136199175
2018136197172
2017152195180
201695194178
201595188167
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% Average Students of Color
47%
16%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDallas County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202547%16%34%
202447%16%34%
202354%17%33%
202256%15%33%
202156%16%32%
202056%15%32%
201949%14%31%
201849%15%31%
201750%13%32%
201643%13%32%
201543%12%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
29 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDallas County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20259:112:111:1
20249:112:111:1
202310:113:111:1
202211:113:111:1
202111:113:111:1
202011:113:112:1
201911:114:112:1
201811:114:112:1
201710:113:112:1
201612:113:112:1
201512:113:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$9,320

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearDallas County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20250.720.470.65
20240.720.470.65
20230.740.500.65
20220.730.470.64
20210.730.470.64
20200.730.470.64
20190.710.460.63
20180.710.450.63
20170.670.390.61
20160.550.390.61
20150.550.390.61
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# American Indian Students
5 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearDallas County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20221%2%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%2%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
56 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDallas County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202521%6%9%
202421%7%9%
202320%6%9%
202227%6%8%
202127%6%9%
202027%6%9%
201919%5%8%
201819%5%8%
201715%4%8%
201610%4%8%
201510%4%8%
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# Black Students
33 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
13%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDallas County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202513%3%7%
202413%3%7%
202323%3%8%
202217%3%7%
202117%3%7%
202017%3%8%
201919%3%7%
201819%3%7%
201718%2%7%
20162%2%7%
20152%2%8%
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# White Students
112 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
43%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDallas County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202543%70%52%
202443%71%52%
202339%68%52%
202240%71%54%
202140%70%54%
202040%71%54%
201945%72%56%
201845%72%56%
201751%77%58%
201661%76%58%
201561%76%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
54 Students
9,674 Students
% of Others Students
21%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDallas County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202521%18%26%
202421%17%26%
202315%20%25%
202212%18%25%
202112%18%25%
202012%18%24%
201915%18%24%
201815%18%23%
201715%15%22%
201627%16%22%
201527%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Dallas County, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Dallas County, IA is Woodward Academy.
How many private schools are located in Dallas County?
6 private schools are located in Dallas County.
How diverse are private schools in Dallas County?
Dallas County private schools are approximately 47% minority students, which is higher than the Iowa private school average of 16%.
What percentage of students in Dallas County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Dallas County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dallas County?
33% of private schools in Dallas County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Brethren and Catholic).
Which private schools in Dallas County are often viewed compared to one another?

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