For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 36 students in Hiawatha, IA (there are 2 public schools, serving 623 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Hiawatha, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
Private Schools in Hiawatha, IA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1350 Blairs Ferry Rd Ste A
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319) 378-3100
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319) 378-3100
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Hiawatha KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1771 Boyson Square Dr
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319) 832-1402
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319) 832-1402
Gr: NS-PK
Overview
This Town (Hiawatha)
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
36 Students
52,698 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
2 Teachers
4,274 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Average Class Size
20 students
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
7%
# Black Students
n/a
1,537 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
5 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
14%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
98 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
31 Students
9,624 Students
% of Others Students
86%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
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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