Private schools in Dallas County, IA
3 schools across Perry, West Des Moines, Dallas Center. About 786 students in all (2023-24). 2 on the state’s Students First ESA list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| St. Patrick School ✓ | PreK-8 | 93 |
| St. Francis of Assisi School ✓ | PreK-8 | 680 |
| Dallas Center Christian School | 1-11 | 13 |
On the state’s official list Other private schools
What Iowa pays
Iowa Students First Education Savings Account Education savings account
$8,148 per student for 2026-27 Paid in two equal installments, fall and spring. Homeschooled students do not qualify.
Figures read from each program’s official pages, 2026-09-20. Sources and how to apply
Cities in and around Dallas County
Neighboring counties
- Merle Hay County (1)
- Polk County (19)
- Drake County (1)
- Capitol Park County (1)
- Boone County (3)
- Warren County (2)
- Story County (1)
- Union County (1)
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Most programs open once a year, and several ran out of money or seats in 2026. Pick your state and we will email you the day the next window opens, with the official link. That is the only email you get.
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