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Winneshiek County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 237 students in Winneshiek County, IA (there are 8 public schools, serving 2,100 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
33% of private schools in Winneshiek County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Winneshiek County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Northeast Iowa Montessori School
Northeast Iowa Montessori School
Gr: NS-7 | 30 students
Montessori School
604 South Ave
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6491
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Map of Crossroads Academy
Crossroads Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 29 students
Special Education School
107 Vernon St
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6356
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Map of St. Benedict School
St. Benedict School
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students
Catholic
402 Rural Ave
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-4668
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Winneshiek County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Cfs Catholic School
Cfs Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students
Catholic
302 S Maryville St
Calmar, IA 52132
(563) 562-3291
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De Sales School Photo
De Sales School
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Catholic
414 E Main St
Ossian, IA 52161
(563) 532-9353
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Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
237 Students
52,668 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
29 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
39%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,110
$7,664

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.48
# American Indian Students
0 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
0 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
0%
3%
# White Students
155 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
75%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
47 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
23%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

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?
10% of all K-12 students in Winneshiek County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Winneshiek County?
33% of private schools in Winneshiek County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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