Private schools in Des Moines County, IA
3 schools. About 790 students in all (2023-24). 3 on the state’s Students First ESA list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington Notre Dame ✓ | PreK-12 | 395 |
| Great River Christian School ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Notre Dame Elementary School ✓ | PreK-12 | 395 |
Des Moines County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- all in Burlington
- Among Iowa counties
- 20th most private schools of 67; 1% of the state’s 274
- Typical school
- 395 students (2 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- Burlington Notre Dame, 395 students; Notre Dame Elementary School, 395 students
- Students per teacher
- 22.1 typical, 8.1 to 22.1 across 2 schools
- Association members
- 2, most often the National Catholic Educational Association
- State program
- Education savings account, $8,148 per student for 2026-27
How Students First ESA works
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 Des Moines County
Neighboring counties
- Lee County (6)
- Henry County (2)
- Muscatine County (3)
- Washington County (1)
- Jefferson County (2)
- Keokuk County (1)
- Scott County (13)
- Johnson County (18)
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