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Best Winneshiek County Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 208 students in Winneshiek County, IA.
50% of private preschools in Winneshiek County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Winneshiek County Private Preschools (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 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 Preschools (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
2 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearWinneshiek County Total Schools
20253
20242
20232
20224
20214
20204
20194
20184
20172
20162
20152
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# Students
208 Students
33,401 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearWinneshiek County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202576224191
2024104222187
2023102206185
2022115218188
2021115217184
2020115214179
2019116200182
2018114205181
2017142213183
2016142213181
2015153210173
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% Average Students of Color
4%
17%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWinneshiek County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20254%17%32%
20244%17%32%
20236%17%32%
20228%16%31%
20218%16%32%
20208%16%31%
201935%16%31%
201835%15%30%
20175%14%31%
20165%15%31%
20154%14%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
24 Teachers
2,536 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWinneshiek County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20259:113:112:1
20249:113:112:1
20238:114:112:1
202211:114:112:1
202111:114:112:1
202011:114:112:1
201911:114:112:1
201812:114:112:1
201714:114:112:1
201614:114:112:1
201515:114:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
35%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearWinneshiek County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202575%35%51%
202475%36%51%
202375%35%51%
202258%36%51%
202158%37%50%
202058%37%50%
201958%38%50%
201840%35%50%
201740%31%49%
201640%34%49%
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,110
$7,102

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearWinneshiek County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
2025$7,110$10,108$12,988
2022$1,600$4,980$8,989
2021$1,600$4,871$8,661
2020$1,600$4,833$8,383
2019$1,600$4,768$8,266
2018$1,600$4,661$7,888
2017$1,600$4,323$7,628
2016$1,600$3,875$7,230
2015$1,600$3,685$6,984
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.53

Diversity Score Trends

YearWinneshiek County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20250.460.530.65
20240.410.530.65
20230.490.540.65
20220.450.520.64
20210.450.520.64
20200.450.520.64
20190.660.520.64
20180.660.510.64
20170.350.450.62
20160.350.460.62
20150.410.450.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
98 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
604 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWinneshiek County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20251%2%4%
20241%2%5%
20231%3%5%
20191%2%5%
20181%2%5%
20173%2%3%
20163%2%3%
20153%2%3%
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# Hispanic Students
4 Students
2,187 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWinneshiek County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20252%7%8%
20242%7%8%
20233%6%8%
20226%5%8%
20216%5%7%
20206%6%7%
201927%6%7%
201827%6%7%
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# Black Students
n/a
897 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWinneshiek County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20192%3%6%
20182%2%6%
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# White Students
131 Students
21,337 Students
% White Students
74%
64%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWinneshiek County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202568%64%48%
202474%65%48%
202365%63%48%
202271%65%50%
202171%65%50%
202071%65%51%
201948%65%52%
201848%67%52%
201779%71%54%
201679%71%54%
201573%71%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
54 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
42 Students
8,127 Students
% of Others Students
24%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWinneshiek County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202529%24%34%
202423%23%33%
202331%25%33%
202223%24%31%
202123%24%31%
202023%24%31%
201922%24%30%
201822%23%30%
201718%21%30%
201618%21%29%
201524%21%29%
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All Ethnic Groups

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Winneshiek County, IA?
The top ranked private preschools in Winneshiek County, IA is Northeast Iowa Montessori School.
How many private preschools are located in Winneshiek County?
2 private preschools are located in Winneshiek County.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Winneshiek County?
50% of private preschools in Winneshiek County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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