Where A Love of Learning Begins
Sunset Mesa School is a locally owned, private school that has been educating our bright futures since 1948.
Elementary School
Academic Preschool
Where Potential Thrives…
The vast potential of our children is only discovered when it has been given a chance to flourish. We make Sunset Mesa School a place to explore, learn and discover art, music and performance. A place where potential is given a chance to thrive.
Everyday… Discoveries Happen
We provide an exceptional enrichment curriculum taught by specialists in each area that fosters children’s creativity and self confidence.
Character is Cultivated…
While educational tools and techniques can change, we make school a place that models and teaches character, respect and hard work.
Friendship and Families Create Our Community
Community mindedness and caring for others is deeply integrated into our daily work, as well as our school events and community service.
Our Teachers are Committed to Each Student
The teachers at Sunset Mesa are devoted to teaching to each child’s abilities and learning styles and have all the resources available in order to do it.
We’ve Educated a Bright Future Since 1948
We are proud of our long-standing reputation in the community for strong academics and values. Our students typically test at the top of the country. In the Iowa Test of Basic Skills 2023, our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Graders outscored 94% of their peers, while 4th & 5th graders were in the top 1% relative to their peers.