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Urbandale ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 1,498 students in Urbandale, IA, 21% of all K-12 students in Urbandale, IA are educated in private schools versus (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Urbandale, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Urbandale ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Des Moines Christian School Photo
Des Moines Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,086 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Christian
13007 Douglas Pkwy
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 334-2240
(2)
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Map of St. Pius X Catholic School
St. Pius X Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 397 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
3601 66th Street
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 276-1061
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Map of Gospel Assembly Christian Academy
Gospel Assembly Christian Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 15 students
Christian
4665 72nd St
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 276-9047
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Urbandale, IA ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

3
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+50.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
1,498
Students
+14.3% (+187 students) 10-yr
$5,842
Avg. Tuition
+369.2% (+$4,597) 10-yr
18
Avg. Class Size
-10.0% (-2 students) 10-yr
9%
Students of Color
+28.6% (+2.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-27.8% (-5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Urbandale)
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
259 Schools
# Students
1,498 Students
52,730 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearUrbandale, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025499217179
2024499212172
2023485192174
2022465203185
2021465201180
2020465196171
2019447199175
2018447197172
2017447195180
2016656194178
2015656188167
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% Students of Color
9%
16%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearUrbandale, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20259%16%34%
20248%16%34%
20239%17%33%
20229%15%33%
20219%16%32%
20209%15%32%
20196%14%31%
20186%15%31%
20177%13%32%
20167%13%32%
20157%12%32%
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0.40
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearUrbandale, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20250.410.470.65
20240.410.470.65
20230.400.500.65
20220.330.470.64
20210.330.470.64
20200.330.470.64
20190.320.460.63
20180.320.450.63
20170.320.390.61
20160.310.390.61
20150.310.390.61
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
42 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearUrbandale, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20253%3%5%
20243%2%5%
20234%3%5%
20224%2%4%
20214%3%4%
20204%2%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
19 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearUrbandale, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20251%6%9%
20241%7%9%
20231%6%9%
20222%6%8%
20212%6%9%
20202%6%9%
20192%5%8%
20182%5%8%
20172%4%8%
20162%4%8%
20152%4%8%
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# Black Students
30 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearUrbandale, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20252%3%7%
20242%3%7%
20232%3%8%
20222%3%7%
20212%3%7%
20202%3%8%
20192%3%7%
20182%3%7%
20172%2%7%
20162%2%7%
20152%2%8%
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# White Students
1,124 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
75%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearUrbandale, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202575%70%52%
202475%71%52%
202375%68%52%
202281%71%54%
202181%70%54%
202081%71%54%
201982%72%56%
201882%72%56%
201782%77%58%
201682%76%58%
201582%76%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
279 Students
9,674 Students
% of Others Students
19%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearUrbandale, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202519%18%26%
202419%17%26%
202318%20%25%
202211%18%25%
202111%18%25%
202011%18%24%
201912%18%24%
201812%18%23%
201712%15%22%
201612%16%22%
201512%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
114 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearUrbandale, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202513:112:111:1
202413:112:111:1
202312:113:111:1
202212:113:111:1
202112:113:111:1
202012:113:112:1
201916:114:112:1
201816:114:112:1
201716:113:112:1
201618:113:112:1
201518:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
39%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearUrbandale, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202540%40%55%
202440%41%54%
202340%41%54%
202240%41%54%
202140%42%54%
202040%42%54%
201940%42%53%
201840%39%53%
201740%36%53%
201640%38%52%
201540%39%52%
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Average Class Size
18 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearUrbandale, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025181615
2024201615
2023201515
2022201615
2021201615
2020201615
2019201615
2018201615
2017201515
2016201515
2015201515
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Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
9 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearUrbandale, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20254913
20244912
20234811
20224911
20214911
20204911
20194811
20184711
20174710
20164710
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,842
$9,320

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearUrbandale, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025$5,842$9,791$15,012
2024$2,844$7,091$13,254
2023$2,844$5,542$12,626
2022$2,844$5,359$12,187
2021$2,844$5,359$11,800
2020$2,844$5,279$11,512
2019$2,844$5,264$11,293
2018$2,844$5,153$11,017
2017$2,844$4,857$10,708
2016$1,245$5,552$10,356
2015$1,245$5,568$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Urbandale, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Urbandale, IA include Des Moines Christian School and St. Pius X Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Urbandale?
3 private schools are located in Urbandale.
What percentage of students in Urbandale go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Urbandale are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Urbandale?
100% of private schools in Urbandale are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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