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Norwalk Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 41 students in Norwalk, IA, 1% of all K-12 students in Norwalk, IA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
50% of private schools in Norwalk, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in Norwalk, IA (2026)

Map of Main Street School
Main Street School
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
Alternative School
925 Main St
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1275
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Map of Norwalk Christian Academy
Norwalk Christian Academy
Gr: K-5 | 9 students
Christian
225 N Ave
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 313-7837
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Norwalk, IA Private School Trends (5-Year)

2
Private Schools
41
Students
10%
Students of Color
-44.4% (-8.0 pp) 5-yr
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-12.5% (-1.0) 5-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Norwalk)
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
259 Schools
# Students
41 Students
52,730 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearNorwalk, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202521217179
202421212172
202314192174
202221203185
202121201180
202021196171
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% Students of Color
10%
16%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2020-2025)

YearNorwalk, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202510%16%34%
202410%16%34%
202321%17%33%
202218%15%33%
202118%16%32%
202018%15%32%
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0.48
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearNorwalk, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20250.480.470.65
20240.480.470.65
20230.270.500.65
20220.440.470.64
20210.440.470.64
20200.440.470.64
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# 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%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearNorwalk, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20223%2%4%
20213%3%4%
20203%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
n/a
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearNorwalk, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20234%6%9%
20222%6%8%
20212%6%9%
20202%6%9%
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# Black Students
2 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
5%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearNorwalk, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20255%3%7%
20245%3%7%
20234%3%8%
20225%3%7%
20215%3%7%
20205%3%8%
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# White Students
27 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
66%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearNorwalk, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202566%70%52%
202466%71%52%
202385%68%52%
202273%71%54%
202173%70%54%
202073%71%54%
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# 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
12 Students
9,674 Students
% of Others Students
29%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearNorwalk, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202529%18%26%
202429%17%26%
20233%20%25%
202217%18%25%
202117%18%25%
202017%18%24%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
6 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2020-2025)

YearNorwalk, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20257:112:111:1
20247:112:111:1
20235:113:111:1
20228:113:111:1
20218:113:111:1
20208:113:112:1
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Norwalk, IA?
2 private schools are located in Norwalk, IA.
What percentage of students in Norwalk go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Norwalk are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Norwalk?
50% of private schools in Norwalk are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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