For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 3,140 students in West Des Moines, IA (there are , serving 8,983 public students). 26% of all K-12 students in West Des Moines, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
The top ranked private schools in West Des Moines, IA include Sacred Heart School, Alrazi Academy, and St. Francis Of Assisi School.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
Top Ranked West Des Moines ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1119 5th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 255-0220
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
Dowling Catholic High School
(Catholic)
1400 Buffalo Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 222-1015
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 222-1015
Gr: 9-12 | 1,389 student Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 20 Tuition listed
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
1601 Grand Ave
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 223-1284
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 223-1284
Gr: K-8 | 511 students
St. Francis Of Assisi School
(Catholic)
7075 Ashworth Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 457-7167
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 457-7167
Gr: PK-8 | 728 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Shepherds Flock Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
3900 Ashworth Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 225-1952
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 225-1952
Gr: PK-K | 135 students
Westlakes KinderCare![Westlakes KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool A Classroom]( "Westlakes KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool A Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
6670 University Ave.
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 221-0718
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
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 225-8513
Gr: NS-7 Avg. class size: 15 students
West Des Moines, Iowa ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Country Club KinderCare (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
7210 Vista Drive
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 222-9685
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 222-9685
Gr: NS-PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in West Des Moines, IA?
The top ranked private schools in West Des Moines, IA include Sacred Heart School, Alrazi Academy, and St. Francis Of Assisi School.
How many private schools are located in West Des Moines?
8 private schools are located in West Des Moines.
How diverse are private schools in West Des Moines?
West Des Moines private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is higher than the Iowa private school average of 16%.
What percentage of students in West Des Moines go to private school?
26% of all K-12 students in West Des Moines are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in West Des Moines?
Which private schools in West Des Moines are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in West Des Moines include: Shepherds Flock Early Learning Center vs. Montessori Children's House, Montessori Children's House vs. Shepherds Flock Early Learning Center, Sacred Heart School vs. St. Francis Of Assisi School
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