Tanager Place School serves 22 students in grades 3-11. The student:teacher of Tanager Place School is 4:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IA School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 3-11
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Tanager Place School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-11
Year Founded
1879
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- School Motto: Inspire. Empower. Heal.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Tanager Place School often compared to?
Tanager Place School is often viewed alongside schools like Anna B Lawther Academy by visitors of our site.
What is Tanager Place School's ranking?
Tanager Place School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Tanager Place School?
The application deadline for Tanager Place School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Tanager Place School located?
Tanager Place School is located in the Southwest Area neighborhood of Cedar Rapids, IA. There are 1 other private schools located in Southwest Area.
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People that viewed Tanager Place School also viewed these schools: Anna B Lawther Academy, Trinity Lutheran School, Cedar Valley Christian School, Isaac Newton Christian Academy and Good Shepherd Lutheran School.
The nearest high school to Tanager Place School is Cedar Valley Christian School (3.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Holy Family School St. Ludmila Center (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is All Saints Catholic School (1.8 miles away)
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(319) 366-7462
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(319) 362-9512
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(319) 362-9512
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(319) 393-5656
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