Private schools in Dallas County, IA
5 schools across Dallas Center, Perry, West Des Moines. About 786 students in all (2023-24). 4 on the state’s Students First ESA list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bridges Outdoor School - Dallas Center ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Acorns & Oaks Christian Academy ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| St. Patrick School ✓ | PreK-8 | 93 |
| St. Francis of Assisi School ✓ | PreK-8 | 680 |
| Dallas Center Christian School | 1-11 | 13 |
Dallas County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 3; the most in Dallas Center (2) and Perry (2)
- Among Iowa counties
- 12th most private schools of 67; 2% of the state’s 274
- Typical school
- 93 students (3 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- Dallas Center Christian School, 13 students; St. Francis of Assisi School, 680 students
- Students per teacher
- 8.4 typical, 6.5 to 15.5 across 3 schools
- Association members
- 1, the National Catholic Educational Association
- State program
- Education savings account, $8,148 per student for 2026-27
How Students First ESA works
- Catholic2
- Christian, not Catholic1
- Not in federal survey2
- Pre-K (and up)2
- Elementary (K to 5)3
- Middle (6 to 8)3
- High school (9 to 12)1
- Dallas County80%
- All of Iowa89%
Where these facts come from
- Grades, size, affiliation, co-ed, membership, college-going: NCES Private School Universe Survey 2023-24, downloaded September 20, 2026.
- Program list: Iowa Students First Education Savings Account schools, list read October 26, 2026, checked November 4, 2026.
- Award and rules: Iowa Students First Education Savings Account, official page, read October 11, 2026.
Cities in and around Dallas County
Neighboring counties
- Polk County (32)
- Boone County (3)
- Madison County (1)
- Warren County (5)
- Story County (3)
- Clarke County (1)
- Union County (2)
- Carroll County (2)
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