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Best Linn County 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 private preschools serving 1,554 students in Linn County, IA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Linn County, IA include Trinity Lutheran School, Isaac Newton Christian Academy, and St. Jude Elementary School.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Iowa private preschool average acceptance rate of 87%.
64% of private preschools in Linn County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Linn County 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Isaac Newton Christian Academy
Isaac Newton Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(7)
1635 Linmar Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 362-9512
Gr: PK-12 | 422 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Jude Elementary School
(Catholic)
3700 1st Avenue Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 396-7818
Gr: NS-3 | 193 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity students and staff
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(7)
1361 7th Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 362-6952
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
All Saints Catholic School
(Catholic)
720 29th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 363-4110
Gr: PK-5 | 175 students
3636 Cottage Grove Ave Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 366-7462
Gr: PK-12 | 164 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
East Cedar Rapids KinderCare
East Cedar Rapids KinderCare Photo - Front lobby
Daycare / Preschool
5351 North Park Place North East
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 377-8607
Gr: NS-PK
Essential Montessori
Montessori School
(5)
1350 Blairs Ferry Rd Ste A
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319) 378-3100
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Holloway House Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(2)
3600 Cottage Grove Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 560-2333
Gr: PK-K | 39 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
1430 14th Street
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-6348
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Summit Schools
Summit Schools Photo
(4)
1010 Regent Street NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 294-2036
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
West Cedar Rapids KinderCare
West Cedar Rapids KinderCare Photo - West Cedar Rapids KinderCare - Nationally Accredited by NAEYC!
Daycare / Preschool
310 Burdette Dr. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 396-5391
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Downtown Cedar Rapids KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
615 1st Ave SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 362-0207
Gr: NS-PK
Hiawatha KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1771 Boyson Square Dr
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319) 832-1402
Gr: NS-PK
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Linn County, Iowa

Linn County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1461 E Post Rd
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-9448
Gr: 2-12 | 34 students

Overview

This County (Linn County)
This State (IA)
# Schools
11 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,554 Students
33,362 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
17%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
124 Teachers
2,533 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
35%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,366
$9,882
Average % on Financial Aid
27%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,325
$2,771
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.53
# American Indian Students
14 Students
98 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
604 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
2,187 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
34 Students
897 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
874 Students
21,337 Students
% White Students
56%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
54 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
576 Students
8,070 Students
% of Others Students
37%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Linn County, IA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Linn County, IA include Trinity Lutheran School, Isaac Newton Christian Academy, and St. Jude Elementary School.
How many private preschools are located in Linn County?
13 private preschools are located in Linn County.
How diverse are private preschools in Linn County?
Linn County private preschools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Iowa private school average of 17%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Linn County?
64% of private preschools in Linn County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Linn County are often viewed compared to one another?

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