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Main Street School

925 Main St
Norwalk, IA 50211
Main Street School in Norwalk, IA, serves 32 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 10th grade in a nonsectarian, suburban community setting.
Founded in 2006, this co鈥揺d alternative school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 6:1 with a teaching staff of five.
The school's enrollment includes approximately 9.5% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the student body.
Main Street School offers an alternative education program without religious affiliation, located in a large suburban area near Norwalk.
Nearby private schools include Norwalk Christian Academy and Christ The King School, providing additional options for families in the Norwalk area.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-10
  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-10
Year Founded
2006

Student Body

Total Students
32 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Main Street School?
The application deadline for Main Street School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-10
  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Iowa is $8,981 for elementary schools and $11,290 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Iowa is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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