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Main Street School
School
925 MAIN ST, Norwalk, IA 50211
Enrollment
23
Student-Teacher
5:1
Grades
Pre-K – 10th
Enrollment
23
Student-Teacher
5:1
Grades
Pre-K – 10th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Main Street School
School in Norwalk · grades Pre-K – 10th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Oviatt Elementary School
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Norwalk Senior High School
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About Main Street School
Main Street School is a private school in Norwalk, IA. Main Street School serves approximately 23 students, and covers grades Pre-K-10th, and has a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 23 students, Main Street School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5:1 students to teachers, Main Street School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Main Street School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Main Street School compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Norwalk, IA
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Main Street School (this school) | — |
| Oviatt Elementary School | 6.5 |
| Norwalk Senior High School | 5.8 |
| Norwalk Middle School | 6.1 |
| Orchard Hills Elementary | 8.5 |
| Lakewood Elementary School | 6.7 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – 10th
- Enrollment
- 23 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5:1
- Address
- 925 MAIN ST, Norwalk, IA 50211
- Phone
- (515) 981-1275
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in IA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
925 MAIN ST, Norwalk, IA 50211
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Main Street School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Orchard Hills Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 1.2 miles away). Another option is BERGMAN ACADEMY (rated 8.2/10, 6.9 miles away, in nearby Des Moines). Additionally, Lakewood Elementary School (rated 6.7/10, 1.5 miles away). For more schools in Norwalk, see our Norwalk schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 6.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Oviatt Elementary School Norwalk | 0.3 mi | 6.5 |
| Norwalk Senior High School Norwalk | 0.5 mi | 5.8 |
| NORWALK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Norwalk | 0.5 mi | — |
| Norwalk Middle School Norwalk | 0.6 mi | 6.1 |
| Lakewood Elementary School Norwalk | 1.5 mi | 6.7 |
| Orchard Hills Elementary Norwalk | 1.2 mi | 8.5 |
| Morris Elementary School Des Moines | 4.0 mi | 4.2 |
| McCombs Middle School Des Moines | 4.1 mi | 4.9 |
| Wright Elementary School Des Moines | 4.9 mi | 5.5 |
| Jefferson Elementary School Des Moines | 5.2 mi | 3.4 |
| Studebaker Elementary School Des Moines | 4.3 mi | 3.1 |
| CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL Des Moines | 4.7 mi | 6.0 |
| DES MOINES ADVENTIST SCHOOL Des Moines | 5.2 mi | 6.5 |
| Brody Middle School Des Moines | 5.6 mi | 3.3 |
| Mitchell Early Childhood Center Des Moines | 5.1 mi | 2.6 |
| South Union Elementary School Des Moines | 5.8 mi | 4.3 |
| Park Ave Elementary School Des Moines | 6.1 mi | 3.1 |
| Lovejoy Elementary School Des Moines | 5.6 mi | 3.5 |
| BERGMAN ACADEMY Des Moines | 6.9 mi | 8.2 |
| Lincoln High School Des Moines | 6.5 mi | 2.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 50211 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$97,661
Median Home Value
$293,800
Median Rent
$883/mo
Population
16,222
College Educated
37.1%
Homeownership
86.1%
Avg Commute
21.6 min
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Median Age
37.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| CROSSROADS ACADEMY Decorah, IA | — |
| DALLAS CENTER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Dallas Center, IA | — |
| FRANKLIN CHRISTIAN DAY SCHOOL Leon, IA | — |
| Mid-Prairie Virtual Academy Wellman, IA | — |
| ONESCHOOL GLOBAL Council Bluffs, IA | — |
| SCARVILLE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Scarville, IA | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Main Street School
What grades does Main Street School serve?
Main Street School serves students in grades Pre-K through 10th.
How many students attend Main Street School?
Main Street School has an enrollment of approximately 23 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Main Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Main Street School is 5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Main Street School a private school?
Yes, Main Street School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Main Street School a religious school?
No, Main Street School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 10th
- Enrollment
- 23
- Gender Split
- 39% M / 61% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 168 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Warren County
- Phone
- (515) 981-1275
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