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Largest Iowa 草榴社区 Elementary Schools

The average private elementary school in Iowa has 221 students (2026-27).

The largest private elementary school in Iowa is Alpha Omega Academy, with 3,412 students.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# IA Schools Ranked: 217
Top 20 Range (Students): 437鈥�3,412
IA School Avg.: 221
National School Avg.: 196

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# IA Schools Ranked: 217
Top 20 Range (Students): 437鈥�3,412
IA School Avg.: 221
National School Avg.: 196

Iowa Average Students Per School (Trends)

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Year	Iowa (IA) avg
2025	220
2024	214
2023	190
2022	203
2021	200
2020	194
2019	198
2018	197
2017	192
2016	191
2015	185

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Show school map 鈥� Iowa (students range: 437鈥�3,412, avg 221)

School Size Range: 349 3,412 Avg. School Size: 666

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Iowa average private elementary schools student size?

The Iowa average private elementary schools student size is 221 for 2026-27.

What are the private elementary schools with the largest student size in Iowa?

The top ranked private elementary schools in Iowa include Alpha Omega Academy, Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools and Kuemper Grade School Pk-8 Grades.

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