For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 937 students in 50266, IA (there are , serving 5,075 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in 50266, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
The top ranked private school in 50266, IA is St. Francis Of Assisi School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is same as the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
25% of private schools in 50266, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked 50266 Iowa ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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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
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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
50266, 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 50266, IA?
The top ranked private schools in 50266, IA is St. Francis Of Assisi School.
How many private schools are located in 50266?
4 private schools are located in 50266.
What percentage of students in 50266 go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in 50266 are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 50266?
25% of private schools in 50266 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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