NE Iowa Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–7
Decorah, IA
418 W Water St, Decorah, IA 52101
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 89% of Montessori schools nationwide
In Decorah, Iowa, NE Iowa Montessori School is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 7th grade. About 21 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 89% of Montessori elementary schools nationwide. Enrollment is up about 2000% since 2015–16. The school day runs about 7 hours, 148 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–7
- Students
- 21
- Teachers
- 7.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 8 girls, 13 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 148 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 89% of Montessori elementary schools nationwide (3 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 78% of Montessori elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 975 Montessori elementary schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- American Montessori Society
- Association Montessori Internationale
- 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 NE Iowa Montessori 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 NE Iowa Montessori School
What grades does NE Iowa Montessori School serve?
NE Iowa Montessori School serves grades Pre-K–7.
How many students attend NE Iowa Montessori School?
About 21 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at NE Iowa Montessori 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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