#1 Most Diverse Private Schools in Des Moines, IA
Joshua Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Largest group: 35% of students
Des Moines, IA
A+Overall grade199 students8 students per teacher
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Most Diverse Private Schools in Des Moines, IA
Private schools in Des Moines, IA with the most varied mix of students. Top 9 of 9 schools.
#2 Most Diverse Private Schools in Des Moines, IA
St. Joseph Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 52% of students
Des Moines, IA
AOverall grade201 students13 students per teacher
#3 Most Diverse Private Schools in Des Moines, IA
St. Anthony Elementary School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 59% of students
Des Moines, IA
B+Overall grade345 students14 students per teacher
#4 Most Diverse Private Schools in Des Moines, IA
J. W. Reed Christian Academy
Religious school · Grades K–12
Largest group: 66% of students
Des Moines, IA
B+Overall grade74 students9 students per teacher
#5 Most Diverse Private Schools in Des Moines, IA
Holy Trinity
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 71% of students
Des Moines, IA
B+Overall grade358 students13 students per teacher
#6 Most Diverse Private Schools in Des Moines, IA
Mt. Olive Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 72% of students
Des Moines, IA
B+Overall grade191 students14 students per teacher
#7 Most Diverse Private Schools in Des Moines, IA
St. Theresa Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 75% of students
Des Moines, IA
B+Overall grade221 students13 students per teacher
#8 Most Diverse Private Schools in Des Moines, IA
Bergman Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 79% of students
Des Moines, IA
B-Overall grade281 students11 students per teacher
#9 Most Diverse Private Schools in Des Moines, IA
Grand View Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–5
Largest group: 100% of students
Des Moines, IA
B-Overall grade458 students19 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.