Main Street School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Norwalk, IA
925 Main St, Norwalk, IA 50211
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 93% of independent schools nationwide
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Main Street School is an independent private school in Norwalk, Iowa, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 12 students and around 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 93% of independent schools nationwide. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 170 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–12
- Students
- 12
- Teachers
- 4.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 3 girls, 9 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 170 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 93% of independent schools nationwide (3 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 96% of independent schools nationwide.
- Compared with 1,294 independent schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
Help paying tuition in Iowa
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Main Street School 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 Main Street School
What grades does Main Street School serve?
Main Street School serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Main Street School?
About 12 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Main Street School?
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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