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Best Winneshiek County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Winneshiek County Private Schools (2026)

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

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearWinneshiek County Total Schools
20254
20243
20233
20224
20214
20206
20196
20186
20173
20163
20153
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# Students
237 Students
52,730 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearWinneshiek County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202564217179
202479212172
202378192174
2022115203185
2021115201180
202095196171
2019106199175
2018104197172
2017128195180
2016128194178
2015135188167
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% Average Students of Color
4%
16%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWinneshiek County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20254%16%34%
20244%16%34%
20236%17%33%
20228%15%33%
20218%16%32%
20208%15%32%
201928%14%31%
201828%15%31%
20174%13%32%
20164%13%32%
20154%12%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
29 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWinneshiek County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20259:112:111:1
20248:112:111:1
20238:113:111:1
202211:113:111:1
202111:113:111:1
202011:113:112:1
201911:114:112:1
201812:114:112:1
201712:113:112:1
201612:113:112:1
201513:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
39%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearWinneshiek County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202575%40%55%
202475%41%54%
202375%41%54%
202258%41%54%
202158%42%54%
202058%42%54%
201958%42%53%
201840%39%53%
201740%36%53%
201640%38%52%
201523%39%52%
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,110
$9,320

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearWinneshiek County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
2025$7,110$9,791$15,012
2022$1,600$5,359$12,187
2021$1,600$5,359$11,800
2020$1,600$5,279$11,512
2019$1,600$5,264$11,293
2018$1,600$5,153$11,017
2017$1,600$4,857$10,708
2016$1,600$5,552$10,356
2015$1,600$5,568$9,939
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearWinneshiek County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20250.440.470.65
20240.390.470.65
20230.460.500.65
20220.450.470.64
20210.450.470.64
20200.430.470.64
20190.590.460.63
20180.590.450.63
20170.300.390.61
20160.300.390.61
20150.350.390.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWinneshiek County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20232%3%5%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
4 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWinneshiek County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20252%6%9%
20242%7%9%
20233%6%9%
20226%6%8%
20216%6%9%
20206%6%9%
201922%5%8%
201822%5%8%
20171%4%8%
20161%4%8%
20151%4%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
1,537 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWinneshiek County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20191%3%7%
20181%3%7%
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# White Students
155 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
75%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWinneshiek County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202570%70%52%
202475%71%52%
202368%68%52%
202271%71%54%
202171%70%54%
202072%71%54%
201958%72%56%
201858%72%56%
201783%77%58%
201683%76%58%
201578%76%58%
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# 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
47 Students
9,674 Students
% of Others Students
23%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWinneshiek County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202528%18%26%
202423%17%26%
202327%20%25%
202223%18%25%
202123%18%25%
202022%18%24%
201918%18%24%
201818%18%23%
201714%15%22%
201614%16%22%
201519%16%21%
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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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