For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 257 students in Winneshiek County, IA (there are 8 public schools, serving 2,100 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Winneshiek County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
The top ranked private school in Winneshiek County, IA is Northeast Iowa Montessori School.
25% of private schools in Winneshiek County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked Winneshiek County Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Northeast Iowa Montessori School
Montessori School
604 South Ave
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6491
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6491
Gr: NS-7 | 30 students Tuition listed
Crossroads Academy
Special Education School
107 Vernon St
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6356
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6356
Gr: 1-12 | 29 students
Winneshiek County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cfs Catholic School (Closed 2016)
(Catholic)
302 S Maryville St
Calmar, IA 52132
(563) 562-3291
Calmar, IA 52132
(563) 562-3291
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students
De Sales School (Closed 2016)
(Catholic)
414 E Main St
Ossian, IA 52161
(563) 532-9353
Ossian, IA 52161
(563) 532-9353
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Winneshiek County, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Winneshiek County, IA is Northeast Iowa Montessori School.
How many private schools are located in Winneshiek County?
3 private schools are located in Winneshiek County.
What percentage of students in Winneshiek County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Winneshiek County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Winneshiek County?
25% of private schools in Winneshiek County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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