#1 Most Diverse Private Schools in Polk County, 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
2026 lists
Most Diverse Private Schools in Polk County, IA
Private schools in Polk County, IA with the most varied mix of students. Top 14 of 14 schools.
#2 Most Diverse Private Schools in Polk County, IA
Airazi Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–5
Largest group: 43% of students
West Des Moines, IA
AOverall grade58 students7 students per teacher
#3 Most Diverse Private Schools in Polk County, 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
#4 Most Diverse Private Schools in Polk County, 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
#5 Most Diverse Private Schools in Polk County, 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
#6 Most Diverse Private Schools in Polk County, IA
Dowling Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
Largest group: 69% of students
West Des Moines, IA
A-Overall grade1,354 students15 students per teacher
#7 Most Diverse Private Schools in Polk County, IA
Holy Trinity
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 71% of students
Des Moines, IA
B+Overall grade358 students13 students per teacher
#8 Most Diverse Private Schools in Polk County, 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
#9 Most Diverse Private Schools in Polk County, 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
#10 Most Diverse Private Schools in Polk County, IA
Bergman Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 79% of students
Des Moines, IA
B-Overall grade281 students11 students per teacher
#11 Most Diverse Private Schools in Polk County, IA
St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Largest group: 84% of students
Ankeny, IA
B-Overall grade336 students17 students per teacher
#12 Most Diverse Private Schools in Polk County, IA
Sacred Heart School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 87% of students
West Des Moines, IA
BOverall grade497 students16 students per teacher
#13 Most Diverse Private Schools in Polk County, IA
Ankeny Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 96% of students
Ankeny, IA
B-Overall grade510 students15 students per teacher
#14 Most Diverse Private Schools in Polk County, 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.