Private schools in Warren County, IA
5 schools across Indianola, Norwalk. About 35 students in all (2023-24). 5 on the state’s Students First ESA list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Strong Roots Christian School ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Victory Christian Academy ✓ | PreK-6 | 23 |
| Bridges Outdoor School - Norwalk ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Main Street School ✓ | PreK-12 | 12 |
| Providence Christian School ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
Warren County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 2; the most in Norwalk (3) and Indianola (2)
- Among Iowa counties
- 12th most private schools of 67; 2% of the state’s 274
- Typical school
- 23 students (2 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- Main Street School, 12 students; Victory Christian Academy, 23 students
- Students per teacher
- 5.2 typical, 2.9 to 5.2 across 2 schools
- State program
- Education savings account, $8,148 per student for 2026-27
How Students First ESA works
- Christian, not Catholic1
- Nonsectarian1
- Not in federal survey3
- Pre-K (and up)2
- Elementary (K to 5)2
- Middle (6 to 8)2
- High school (9 to 12)1
- K to 12, one school1
- Warren County100%
- All of Iowa89%
Where these facts come from
- Grades, size, affiliation, co-ed, membership, college-going: NCES Private School Universe Survey 2023-24, downloaded September 20, 2026.
- Program list: Iowa Students First Education Savings Account schools, list read October 26, 2026, checked November 4, 2026.
- Award and rules: Iowa Students First Education Savings Account, official page, read October 11, 2026.
Cities in and around Warren County
Neighboring counties
- Polk County (32)
- Madison County (1)
- Dallas County (5)
- Clarke County (1)
- Marion County (3)
- Jasper County (2)
- Story County (3)
- Boone County (3)
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