Tanager Place School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

Tanager Place School serves 22 students in grades 3-11.
The student:teacher of Tanager Place School is 4:1.

Quick Facts (26-27)

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)

School Rankings

Tanager Place School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Grades Offered

Grades 3-11

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Tanager Place School
3	2
4	2
5	1
6	3
7	3
8	4
9	2
10	4
11	1

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Year Founded

1879

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School Motto

Inspire. Empower. Heal.

Student Body

Total Students

22 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 16%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Associate

Norah Hammond

Application URL

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Tanager Place School is often viewed alongside schools like Anna B Lawther Academy by visitors of our site.

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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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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Cedar Rapids, IA is $8,206 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).