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Decorah Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 257 students in Decorah, IA, 14% of all K-12 students in Decorah, IA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
25% of private schools in Decorah, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Decorah Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Northeast Iowa Montessori School
Northeast Iowa Montessori School
Gr: NS-7 | 30 students
Montessori School
604 South Ave
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6491
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Map of Crossroads Academy
Crossroads Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 29 students
Special Education School
107 Vernon St
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6356
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Map of Kinderhaus
Kinderhaus
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
Po Box 114
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 379-7303
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Map of St. Benedict School
St. Benedict School
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students
Catholic
402 Rural Ave
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-4668
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Decorah, IA Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
257
Students
$7,110
Avg. Tuition
4%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Decorah)
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
259 Schools
# Students
257 Students
52,668 Students
% Students of Color
4%
16%
0.44
0.48
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
0 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
0%
3%
# White Students
158 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
70%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
64 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
28%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
30 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
39%
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,110
$7,664

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Decorah, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Decorah, IA is Northeast Iowa Montessori School.
How many private schools are located in Decorah?
4 private schools are located in Decorah.
What percentage of students in Decorah go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Decorah are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Decorah?
25% of private schools in Decorah are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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