Education
| Public School System | |||
| 2009-2010 School Year Teacher/Student Ratio | K-5 | 6-8 | 9-12 |
| Waterloo | 1:22.7 | 1:22.8 | 1:22.2 |
| 2009-2010 Average Expenditure per Pupil | |||
| Waterloo | $10,180 | ||
| Private School System | |||
| Cedar Valley Catholic Schools - Pre-K through 12th Grade Immanuel Lutheran School - Pre-K through 8th Grade Walnut Ridge Baptist Academy - K through 12th Grade |
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| Post Secondary Institutions | Type | Enrollment | |
| University of Northern Iowa | Regent University | 13,201 | |
| Wartburg College | Private - 4 Year | 1,775 | |
| Upper Iowa University | Satellite - 4 year | 340 | |
| Allen College | Nursing School | 477 | |
| Hawkeye Community College | 2 Year | 6,663 | |
| Kaplan University | 2/4 Year School | 700 | |
Educational Attainment
High School (GED) or higher - 97.6%
Education Beyond High School - 66.6%