For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 41 students in Norwalk, IA (there are 5 public schools, serving 3,519 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Norwalk, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
50% of private schools in Norwalk, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in Norwalk, IA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Main Street School
Alternative School
925 Main St
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1275
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1275
Gr: PK-10 | 32 students
Overview
This Town (Norwalk)
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
41 Students
52,698 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
6 Teachers
4,274 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
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
2 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
5%
3%
# White Students
27 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
66%
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
12 Students
9,624 Students
% of Others Students
29%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
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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