For the 2025-26 school year, there are 26 nonsectarian private preschools in Iowa. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Iowa.
The top ranked nonsectarian private preschools in Iowa include Rivermont Collegiate, Northeast Iowa Montessori School, and Maharishi School.
Top Ranked Nonsectarian ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools in Iowa (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
950 Dover St
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 338-6061
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 338-6061
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
100 45th St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 274-0453
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 274-0453
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
804 Dr Robert Keith Wallace Drive
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Northeast Iowa Montessori School
Montessori School
604 South Ave
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6491
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6491
Gr: NS-7 | 30 students Tuition listed
1821 Sunset Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bettendorf KinderCare![Bettendorf KinderCare Photo - Infants go for a spring ride]( "Bettendorf KinderCare Photo - Infants go for a spring ride")
Daycare / Preschool
2330 Tech Dr.
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-5632
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-5632
Gr: NS-PK | 134 students
Child Development, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
101 Creslane Drive
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-2847
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-2847
Gr: K | 3 students
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
Dubuque Montessori School
Montessori School
2605 Pennsylvania Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-5101
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-5101
Gr: NS-PK | 110 students
1350 Blairs Ferry Rd Ste A
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319) 378-3100
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319) 378-3100
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Kid's Choice Bettendorf![Kid's Choice Bettendorf Photo - Building Image]( "Kid's Choice Bettendorf Photo - Building Image")
Daycare / Preschool
2986 Victoria St.
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-5900
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-5900
Gr: NS-PK | 5 students
Little Mustangs Learning Center
Alternative School
525 6th St
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3548
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3548
Gr: PK-4 | 13 students
Main Street School
Alternative School
925 Main St
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1275
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1275
Gr: PK-10 | 32 students
Montessori Children's Garden
Montessori School
20 Circle Dr
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 665-9625
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 665-9625
Gr: PK-K | 83 students
Montessori Children's House![Montessori Children's House Photo]( "Montessori Children's House Photo")
Montessori School
1505 42nd Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(151) 577-1690
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(151) 577-1690
Gr: PK-2 | 209 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori Childrens House
Montessori School
400 Cloverdale Dr
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 325-8346
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 325-8346
Gr: PK-K | 104 students
374 Holiday Road
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-9650
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-9650
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pekin Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
1062 Birch Ave
Packwood, IA 52580
(319) 695-3707
Packwood, IA 52580
(319) 695-3707
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Purple Bloom School Llc
Alternative School
2060 12th Ave
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-3873
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-3873
Gr: PK-3 | 66 students
Quad City Montessori School![Quad City Montessori School Photo - Main Building at QCMS]( "Quad City Montessori School Photo - Main Building at QCMS")
Montessori School
2400 East 46th Street
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 781-3336
Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 781-3336
Gr: PK-6 | 109 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
1010 Regent Street NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 294-2036
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 294-2036
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Whiz Kid Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1721 25th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 225-8513
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 225-8513
Gr: NS-7 Avg. class size: 15 students
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