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Hiawatha Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 36 students in Hiawatha, IA, 5% of all K-12 students in Hiawatha, IA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Hiawatha, IA (2026-27)

Map of Essential Montessori
Essential Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
1350 Blairs Ferry Rd Ste A
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319) 378-3100
(5)
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Map of Hiawatha KinderCare
Hiawatha KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1771 Boyson Square Dr
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319) 832-1402
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Hiawatha, IA Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
36
Students
20
Avg. Class Size
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hiawatha)
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
259 Schools
# Students
36 Students
52,668 Students
0.24
0.48
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
0%
2%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
7%
# Black Students
0 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
0%
3%
# White Students
5 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
14%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
31 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
86%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
2 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Average Class Size
20 students
16 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Hiawatha, IA?
2 private schools are located in Hiawatha, IA.
What percentage of students in Hiawatha go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Hiawatha are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).

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