Best �� Elementary Schools Belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Iowa (2026)

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Best Iowa �� Elementary Schools Belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) serving 1,006 students in Iowa. You can also find more schools membership associations in Iowa.

The private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Iowa include Alrazi Academy, Bergman Academy, and Rivermont Collegiate.

The average acceptance rate is 77%, which is lower than the Iowa private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.

33% of private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends and Islamic).

Rivermont Collegiate Photo - The Carriage House: Art classroom and girls' residence

Willowwind School Photo - LEED Gold Certified Building

Maharishi School Photo - Maharishi School is a global community with students and families representing more than 30 countries. Our school community is deeply enriched by students of diverse origin who come together to create global awareness and a vibrant school culture with rich traditions.

Scattergood Friends School Photo - Scattergood offers a Sustainable Agriculture Endorsement. Students earning this endorsement take five farm-related Project classes over the course of four years, complete an agriculturally-related topic for either their Junior or Senior research papers and design and execute a 30-hour service project with with Scattergood Farm's livestock, 35 acre restored prairie, or 10 acre certified organic vegetable fields and fruit orchards.

Alrazi Academy Photo - AlRazi Students learning measurements and math skills ( hands on activities)

Top-Ranked �� Elementary Schools Belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Iowa (2026)

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Willowwind School

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950 Dover St
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 338-6061

Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed

Alrazi Academy

(Islamic)

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1119 5th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 255-0220

Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Bergman Academy

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100 45th St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 274-0453

Gr: PK-8 | 336 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed

Maharishi School

Special Program Emphasis

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804 Dr Robert Keith Wallace Drive
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400

Gr: PK-12 | 173 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Rivermont Collegiate

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1821 Sunset Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366

Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Scattergood Friends School

(Friends)

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1951 Delta Ave
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 519-1860

Gr: 6-12 | 39 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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