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Main Street School in Norwalk, IA, serves 32 students from pre–kindergarten through 10th grade in a nonsectarian, suburban community setting.

Founded in 2006, this co–ed alternative school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 with a teaching staff of five.

The school's enrollment includes approximately 9.5% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the student body.

Main Street School offers an alternative education program without religious affiliation, located in a large suburban area near Norwalk.

Nearby private schools include Norwalk Christian Academy and Christ The King School, providing additional options for families in the Norwalk area.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten-10
Enrollment: 32 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-10

Year Founded

2006

Student Body

Total Students

32 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

10%

State avg.: 16%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten-10
Enrollment: 32 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Iowa is $8,981 for elementary schools and $11,290 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Iowa is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).