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Crossroads Academy

Special education school · Grades 1–12

Decorah, IA

107 Vernon St, Decorah, IA 52101

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • The only special education school in Decorah
  • Small classes: about 6 students per teacher

Crossroads Academy is a special education school in Decorah, Iowa, for students from 1st grade through 12th grade. It has about 28 students and around 6 students per teacher. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 178 days a year. Iowa has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 1–12
Students
28
Teachers
4.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 9 girls, 19 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6 hours
School year
178 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 77% of special education schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 1,123 special education schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    41’15–1626’17–1829’19–2024’21–2228’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.

    Students by grade

    12
    32
    41
    53
    63
    71
    82
    93
    104
    114
    123

    Student body

    White93%
    Black4%
    American Indian or Alaska Native4%

    Help paying tuition in Iowa

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Crossroads Academy whether it takes part.

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    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?

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    Questions about Crossroads Academy

    What grades does Crossroads Academy serve?

    Crossroads Academy serves grades 1–12.

    How many students attend Crossroads Academy?

    About 28 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Crossroads 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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