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Norwalk Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Norwalk, IA (2026-27)

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Main Street School
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
Alternative School
925 Main St
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1275
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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

2
Private Schools
41
Students
10%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Category
This Town (Norwalk)
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
259 Schools
# Students
41 Students
52,668 Students
% Students of Color
10%
16%
0.48
0.48
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# 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
2 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
5%
3%
# White Students
27 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
66%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
12 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
29%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
6 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1

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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