For the 2023 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 234 students in Winneshiek County, IA (there are 8 public schools, serving 2,088 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Winneshiek County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 8%).
The best top ranked private school in Winneshiek County, IA include Northeast Iowa Montessori School.
33% of private schools in Winneshiek County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked Winneshiek County Private Schools (2023)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Northeast Iowa Montessori School
Montessori School
418 W Water St
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6491
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6491
Grades: NS-3
| 30 students
Crossroads Academy
Alternative School
107 Vernon St
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6356
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6356
Grades: 1-12
| 31 students
St. Benedict School
(Catholic)
402 Rural Ave
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-4668
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-4668
Grades: PK-8
| 173 students
Winneshiek County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cfs Catholic School (Closed 2016)
(Catholic)
302 S Maryville St
Calmar, IA 52132
(563) 562-3291
Calmar, IA 52132
(563) 562-3291
Grades: 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
Grades: PK-8
| 114 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Winneshiek County, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Winneshiek County, IA include Northeast Iowa Montessori School.
How many private schools are located in Winneshiek County, IA?
3 private schools are located in Winneshiek County, IA.
What percentage of students in Winneshiek County, IA go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Winneshiek County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Winneshiek County, IA?
33% of private schools in Winneshiek County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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