Grand View Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–5
The largest Christian school in Des Moines
Des Moines, IA
B-Overall grade458 students19 students per teacher
Private schools in Des Moines, IA
12 private schools in Des Moines, IA, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Holy Trinity
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Des Moines
Des Moines, IA
B+Overall grade358 students13 students per teacher
St. Anthony Elementary School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 25% since 2011–12
Des Moines, IA
B+Overall grade345 students14 students per teacher
Bergman Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest of 10 independent schools in Iowa
Des Moines, IA
B-Overall grade281 students11 students per teacher
St. Theresa Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Des Moines since at least 2011
Des Moines, IA
B+Overall grade221 students13 students per teacher
St. Joseph Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in Iowa
Des Moines, IA
AOverall grade201 students13 students per teacher
Joshua Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
One of the most diverse private schools in Iowa
Des Moines, IA
A+Overall grade199 students8 students per teacher
Mt. Olive Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 130% since 2011–12
Des Moines, IA
B+Overall grade191 students14 students per teacher
J. W. Reed Christian Academy
Religious school · Grades K–12
A private school in Des Moines
Des Moines, IA
B+Overall grade74 students9 students per teacher
Des Moines Adventist School
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Des Moines since at least 2011
Des Moines, IA
B+Overall grade45 students15 students per teacher
One School Global Des Moines Campus
Independent school · Grades 3–12
Smaller classes than 90% of independent schools nationwide
Des Moines, IA
AOverall grade23 students3 students per teacher
Gospel Assembly Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–11
Smaller classes than 93% of Christian schools in Iowa
Des Moines, IA
AOverall grade13 students3 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Des Moines, IA
How many private schools are in Des Moines, IA?
12 private schools in Des Moines, IA, with about 2,409 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Des Moines, IA?
The most common are Christian schools (5), Catholic schools (4), independent schools (2).
Are there private high schools in Des Moines, IA?
Yes: 3 private schools in Des Moines, IA teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Des Moines, IA offer pre-K?
8 private schools in Des Moines, IA offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Des Moines, IA have?
The average school has 11.3 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Des Moines, IA?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Iowa has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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