Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IA School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-7
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,110
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Northeast Iowa Montessori School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IA School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-7
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,110
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Northeast Iowa Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-7
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Admissions Director
Rachael Buresh
Application URL
School Notes
- Northeast Iowa Montessori School provides a nurturing environment that cultivates each child's intellectual and creative potential while instilling a sense of individual and global responsibility. NEIM directly follows the philosophy, principles and methods of Dr. Maria Montessori.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Northeast Iowa Montessori School cost?
Northeast Iowa Montessori School's tuition is approximately $7,110 for private students.
What is Northeast Iowa Montessori School's ranking?
Northeast Iowa Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Northeast Iowa Montessori School?
The application deadline for Northeast Iowa Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Northeast Iowa Montessori School is Crossroads Academy (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Benedict School (0.6 miles away)
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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 29 students
Special Education School
107 Vernon St
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6356
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students
Catholic
402 Rural Ave
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-4668
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
Po Box 114
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 379-7303
Distance: 15.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 209 students
Catholic
200 2nd St Sw
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-2170
Distance: 16.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
116 N. Main Street
Protivin, IA 52163
(563) 569-8556
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 29 students
Special Education School
107 Vernon St
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6356
Distance: 36.5 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 13 students
Special Education School
625 S Dousman St
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-6481
Distance: 37.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 29 students
Baptist
1110 N Marquette Rd
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-8559
Distance: 41.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 18 students
Catholic
167 Main Street
Seneca, WI 54654
(734) 890-1687
Distance: 42.6 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 9 students
Special Education School
3710 E Ave S
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 317-0553
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 29 students
Special Education School
107 Vernon St
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6356
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students
Catholic
402 Rural Ave
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-4668
Distance: 15.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 209 students
Catholic
200 2nd St Sw
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-2170
Distance: 16.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
116 N. Main Street
Protivin, IA 52163
(563) 569-8556
Distance: 17.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 185 students
Catholic
221 2nd Ave E
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-4513
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students
Catholic
402 Rural Ave
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-4668
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
Po Box 114
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 379-7303
Distance: 15.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 209 students
Catholic
200 2nd St Sw
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-2170
Distance: 16.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
116 N. Main Street
Protivin, IA 52163
(563) 569-8556
Distance: 17.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 185 students
Catholic
221 2nd Ave E
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-4513
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 87% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Claiborne Drive
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-3643
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-3643
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 555 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
101 Claiborne Drive
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-3125
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-3125
0.3 miles
Gr: K-2 | 300 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
405 Winnebago St.
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-8427
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-8427
0.5 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 Vernon Street
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-3771
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-3771
0.6 miles
Gr: 3-4 | 215 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
301 Center Street
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-4451
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-4451
1.1 miles
Gr: PK | 20 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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