Private schools within a county serve students across multiple municipalities and may draw enrollment from surrounding communities, making county-level browsing useful for families willing to consider schools across a broader geographic area. There are 23 Private Schools locations in Polk County, Iowa.
Families in Polk County should note that private schools set their own enrollment boundaries and many accept students from any zip code, making it worthwhile to explore options across the full county even if the nearest school is in an adjacent city.
List of Polk County, Iowa Private Schools
Saint Francis Of Assisi School
Ankeny Christian Academy
Bergman Academy
Christ The King School
Des Moines Area Catholic Schools: Saint Pius X School
Des Moines Adventist School
Des Moines Christian School
Grandview Park Baptist School
Gospel Assembly Christian Academy
Fairmount Education Inc
Holy Family School
Iowa Christian Academy
Joshua Christian Academy
Dowling Catholic High School
Mount Olive Lutheran Church & School
New Horizon Academy
Sacred Heart School
Sayre Montessori School
St Anthony's School
Saint Augustin School
St Theresa Of The Child Jesus Catholic School
St Joseph School
Shepherd's Flock Preschool
Residents of Polk County can use the NCES Private School Universe Survey database to research accreditation status, enrollment size, grade levels served, and religious affiliation for any private school in the county. Contacting the state department of education can also provide guidance on tuition assistance programs and school choice options available to county families.
You may also find Private Schools locations in neighboring counties including Polk, Story, Jasper.