Bergman Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Des Moines, IA
100 45th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- BYears serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The largest of 10 independent schools in Iowa
In Des Moines, Iowa, Bergman Academy is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 281 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher. The school day runs about 7 hours, 171 days a year. Iowa has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 281
- Teachers
- 26 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 137 girls, 144 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 171 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 89% of independent elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 1,445 independent elementary schools nationwide.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Help paying tuition in Iowa
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Bergman Academy whether it takes part.
- Students First Education Savings Accounts · Education savings account
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Bergman Academy
What grades does Bergman Academy serve?
Bergman Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Bergman Academy?
About 281 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Bergman Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Iowa has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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