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Ankeny Christian Academy Photo

Best Polk County 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 private preschools serving 6,588 students in Polk County, IA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Polk County, IA include Alrazi Academy, Des Moines Christian School, and Des Moines Adventist School.
The average tuition cost is $9,454, which is lower than the Iowa private preschool average tuition cost of $9,882.
64% of private preschools in Polk County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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

School
Location
Quick Facts
Alrazi Academy
Alrazi Academy Photo - AlRazi Students learning measurements and math skills ( hands on activities)
(Islamic)
(1)
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
Ankeny Christian Academy
Ankeny Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
1604 West 1st St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-8114
Gr: PK-12 | 509 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bergman Academy
Bergman Academy Photo
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
Des Moines Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2317 Watrous Ave
Des Moines, IA 50321
(515) 285-7729
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Des Moines Christian School
Des Moines Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
13007 Douglas Pkwy
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 334-2240
Gr: PK-12 | 1,086 student Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Holy Trinity
(Catholic)
2922 Beaver Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 255-3162
Gr: PK-8 | 430 students
St. Anthony Elementary School
(Catholic)
(3)
16 Columbus Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 243-1874
Gr: PK-8 | 349 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Augustin Catholic School
(Catholic)
4320 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 279-5947
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Francis Of Assisi School
(Catholic)
7075 Ashworth Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 457-7167
Gr: PK-8 | 728 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Pius X Catholic School
(Catholic)
3601 66th Street
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 276-1061
Gr: PK-8 | 397 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
St. Theresa Catholic School
(Catholic)
(2)
5810 Carpenter Ave
Des Moines, IA 50311
(515) 277-0178
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Ankeny KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3055 N. Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50021
(515) 964-0688
Gr: NS-PK
Christ The King School
(Catholic)
701 Wall Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 285-3349
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cottontail Creek Montessori School
Montessori School
7297 Nw Fisher Ln
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 289-1401
Gr: PK-K | 93 students
Johnston KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
8601 Thomas Ave
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 214-1036
Gr: NS-PK
Joshua Christian Academy
(Christian)
1740 Garfield Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 265-0603
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Montessori Children's House
Montessori Children's House Photo
Montessori School
1505 42nd Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(151) 577-1690
Gr: PK-2 | 209 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Mt. Olive Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5625 Franklin Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 277-8349
Gr: PK-8 | 303 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Oralabor KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
225 SW Oralabor Road
Ankeny, IA 50023
(833) 905-3276
Gr: NS-PK
Pleasant Hill KinderCare
Pleasant Hill KinderCare Photo - Reading a story on the climber!
Daycare / Preschool
1425 Copper Creek Dr.
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 262-3838
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Catholic)
2107 E 33rd St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 266-3433
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students
Shepherds Flock Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
3900 Ashworth Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 225-1952
Gr: PK-K | 135 students
Westlakes KinderCare
Westlakes KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool A Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
6670 University Ave.
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 221-0718
Gr: NS-PK
Whiz Kid Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1721 25th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 225-8513
Gr: NS-7 Avg. class size: 15 students
Grimes KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1101 NE Gateway Dr.
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 644-5282
Gr: NS-PK
West Des Moines KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
865 S 51st Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 267-1951
Gr: NS-PK
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Polk County, Iowa

Polk County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
7210 Vista Drive
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 222-9685
Gr: NS-PK
Lincoln Heights Lutheran School (Closed 2004)
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1217 Sw Watrous Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 288-3013
Gr: 1-8 | 14 students

Overview

This County (Polk County)
This State (IA)
# Schools
25 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
6,588 Students
33,362 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
17%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
440 Teachers
2,533 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
44%
35%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
10 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,454
$9,882
Average Summer Program Cost
$225
$501
Average % on Financial Aid
26%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$843
$2,771
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.53
# American Indian Students
25 Students
98 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
207 Students
604 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
457 Students
2,187 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
7%
# Black Students
289 Students
897 Students
% Black Students
5%
3%
# White Students
3,615 Students
21,337 Students
% White Students
55%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 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
1,995 Students
8,070 Students
% of Others Students
30%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Polk County, IA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Polk County, IA include Alrazi Academy, Des Moines Christian School, and Des Moines Adventist School.
How many private preschools are located in Polk County?
26 private preschools are located in Polk County.
How much do private preschools cost in Polk County?
The average tuition cost is $9,454, which is lower than the Iowa private school average tuition cost of $9,882.
How diverse are private preschools in Polk County?
Polk County private preschools are approximately 22% minority students, which is higher than the Iowa private school average of 17%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Polk County?
64% of private preschools in Polk County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?

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