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Decorah Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 237 students in Decorah, IA.
33% of private elementary schools in Decorah, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Decorah Private Elementary 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 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 (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
+200.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
237
Students
+36.2% (+63 students) 10-yr
$7,110
Avg. Tuition
4%
Students of Color
-42.9% (-3.0 pp) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-52.9% (-9.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Decorah)
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
218 Schools
# Students
237 Students
47,860 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearDecorah, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202579220199
202479214192
202378190193
202293203205
202193200201
202071194188
201983198193
2018110197190
2017174192199
2016174191196
2015174185183
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% Students of Color
4%
15%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDecorah, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20254%16%33%
20244%15%32%
20236%17%32%
20227%16%32%
20217%16%31%
20207%15%31%
20196%14%31%
20186%14%30%
20177%13%31%
20167%13%31%
20157%13%31%
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0.39
0.47

Diversity Score Trends

YearDecorah, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20250.390.470.64
20240.390.460.64
20230.460.500.63
20220.480.470.62
20210.480.480.62
20200.450.470.62
20190.420.460.61
20180.420.450.60
20170.470.390.59
20160.470.390.59
20150.470.400.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
109 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
941 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearDecorah, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20232%3%5%
20221%3%5%
20211%3%5%
20201%2%5%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20174%2%4%
20164%2%4%
20154%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
4 Students
2,961 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDecorah, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20252%6%9%
20242%6%9%
20233%7%9%
20223%6%8%
20213%6%9%
20203%6%9%
20192%5%8%
20182%5%8%
20171%4%8%
20161%4%8%
20151%4%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
1,396 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDecorah, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20221%3%7%
20211%3%8%
20201%3%8%
20191%3%8%
20181%3%8%
20171%2%7%
20161%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# White Students
155 Students
33,818 Students
% White Students
75%
71%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDecorah, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202575%71%55%
202475%71%55%
202368%68%55%
202266%70%57%
202166%70%57%
202070%71%58%
201973%71%59%
201873%72%59%
201768%76%61%
201668%76%61%
201568%76%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
94 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
47 Students
8,618 Students
% of Others Students
23%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDecorah, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202523%18%22%
202423%17%22%
202327%19%22%
202229%18%22%
202129%18%20%
202025%18%19%
201923%18%20%
201823%17%20%
201726%16%19%
201626%16%18%
201526%16%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
29 Teachers
3,927 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDecorah, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20258:112:111:1
20248:112:111:1
20238:113:111:1
20229:113:111:1
20219:113:111:1
20209:113:111:1
201910:114:111:1
201812:114:111:1
201717:113:111:1
201617:113:112:1
201517:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
37%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2019-2025)

YearDecorah, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202575%38%54%
202475%39%54%
202375%39%53%
202275%38%53%
202175%39%53%
202075%39%53%
201975%40%52%
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,110
$7,662
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Decorah, IA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Decorah, IA is Northeast Iowa Montessori School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Decorah?
3 private elementary schools are located in Decorah.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Decorah?
33% of private elementary schools in Decorah are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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