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Bergman By The Numbers

Started 1977
331 Students
51 Staff Members
9 to 1: Early Childhood Student-Teacher Ratio
16 to 1: K - 8 Student-Teacher Ratio
80 acres in Greenwood Park
#1 in state assessment scores when compared to all Des Moines Metro schools, Grades 3-8*

*Spring 2024 ISASP

Why Bergman Academy?

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Academic Excellence

Our teachers have over
400 years of combined experience.

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The Whole Child

We foster creativity, critical thinking, achievement, and self-reflection.

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Small Class Sizes

Our student-teacher ratios are 8:1 for Early Childhood,
16:1 for K-8th grade.

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Community

We cultivate strong partnerships between families and staff.

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Your Child Matters

In our intentionally small classes, your child will be known. Smaller student-to-teacher ratios allow our teachers to build personal relationships with all of their students.

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Amazing Learning Environment

Bergman Academy's location on the edge of two parks provides us with 143 acres of unique learning spaces. We differentiate through experiential learning opportunities which invite our students to grow as learners, thinkers, and leaders.

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A Love of Learning

Bergman Academy students develop a love of learning, kindness and compassion, a love of the natural world, independence and a strong understanding of self, combined with the pursuit of excellence, collaboration, global perspective, and a commitment to others.

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Bergman Academy, with its unique location and connection to nature, and sense of community that lies within its walls, it has bred an unrivaled community for growth and learning.

Kingsley, Class of 2021

My experience [at Bergman] has been unlike any other. I have been able to grow academically, socially, and mentally. I was encouraged to challenge myself and reach out of my comfort zone.

I am so grateful I got to spend as much time here as I have. I am confident that this experience will stay with me forever.

Celia, Class of 2021

This school isn’t just a private school, this is another home with amazing and friendly teachers and for people who want to be the best they can be.

Shayan, Class of 2021

Our Stories

Great start to the 26-27 school year, team!
The Bergman Way. Every Day.

Discover what’s possible when education is personal. #bergmanacademy

Last week we got to spend a morning with the RipRoar Youth Triathlon Series team introducing our Bergman kids to the world of triathlon. 🏊🚴🏃 From swim to bike to run, it was so fun watching them explore the sport and discover something new. So thankful for the opportunity to give these kids a taste of what’s possible. Who knows, we might have a few future triathletes in the making! 💪

May 1st + Spirit Day + Friday vibes = Good times at Bergman!

So proud of our Bergman Academy 5th graders who ran at Drake Relays today! 💙💙💙

Our Kindergartners celebrated being 100 Days Brighter with a neon theme and ended the day with a dance party!

Bergman Academy will host a Faculty Recruitment Open House on Sat., Jan. 31, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

This event is intended for educators and recent graduates interested in current and upcoming opportunities for the 25/26 and 26/27 school years, including guest teacher and building substitute roles, instructional assistant positions, and future faculty openings.

We welcome families to share this information with teachers or aspiring educators who may be interested in learning more about Bergman Academy’s mission, culture, and professional opportunities.

Interested candidates should email employment@bergmanacademy.org to RSVP. Please include a resume or brief statement of interest.

WOW! Bergman Academy has not one, but TWO mock trial teams that have qualified for STATE! Congrats White Team on this amazing achievement!

Congratulations to Bergman’s Navy Mock Trial team who took 1st at the regional competition in Marshalltown! These impressive young people are headed to STATE!

Trunk or Treat 2025 - you were a blast! Thank you to all the parents who decorated trunks and brought so much joy to our students!

6th-8th grade Bergman students took part in the annual tradition of painting kindness rocks and hiding them throughout Greenwood and Ashworth Park. Congrats to the winners on these incredible designs!

Birdie, our beloved Bergman therapy dog, celebrated her birthday this week! She is a constant source of joy and calm around the building and we loved celebrating her!

If Convocation was any indication, it’s going to be a fantastic year!

Welcome to the 25-26 school year at Bergman Academy! There is nothing quite like the energy of the first day. Let’s have an amazing year!

Good luck to Bergman’s very own Evyn Davis who performs at 12:30pm today in the Bill Riley Talent Search at the Iowa State Fair!

TOMORROW NIGHT - Tuesday, July 15th, 5-7 pm

Hoping to see all of you (plus friends, family and neighbors) at our annual food truck event!

Four awesome vendors with delicious options for all! Let’s fill the parking lot with community and connection!

‘The End is the Beginning.’ - T.S. Elliot.

I am Thomas Cobley, a graduating 8th grade student this year at Bergman Academy, and I’d like to thank everyone who participated this year in any of the events, helped sponsor trips, or supported the student experience in 2024-2025! The Finis Day celebration was the perfect ending to our time at Bergman! Here’s to a great summer!“

Academic Fair is almost here! Support our awesome 7th grade entrepreneurs who will be selling their goods! 🍪

It’s Academic Fair week! Make sure to look for the 7th Grade Entrepreneurs selling their wares! Bergman Duo Designs is just one of many options available.

It’s Academic Fair week! Make sure to look for the 7th Grade Entrepreneurs selling their wares! Kandi Krafts is just one of many options available!

Seeking adventures rain or shine. This is Bergman.

What a joy to see these faces back in the building! This incredible group of Bergman alums will be graduating from high school soon and off to their fantastic futures!

Sending our Bergman Mock Trial team off in style! So proud of these young people and wishing them a successful ride at the State competition!

Dickson and Luann Jensen are proud Iowans, business owners, coaches, parents, and grandparents. The Jensens believe that books and athetlics are incredible tools for developing leaders and helping set up kids for succesful futures. As the giving season approaches, the Jensen Family is excited to give the book ‘Just Like Caitlin’, to EVERY second grader in the state of Iowa! Our Bergman 2nd graders read the book with Mrs. Tvrdik and Mrs. Netherton and will each take home a copy today. And a copy will be added to the Bergman library! What an amazing gift! Thank you @justlikecaitlin

What do Bergman students do on a rainy Election Day? VOTE and they PLAY IN THE RAIN, of course!

Trunk or Treat 2024 - Thank you to Parent LINK and the wonderful parents who stepped up to host trunks for our students! The trunks were so impressive and our Bergman students never cease to amaze us with their creative costume choices!

We’re thrilled to announce that Bergman Academy has achieved an impressive A+ Grade and has been named a 2025 Best School on Niche.com, the largest online school resource database. Only the top 2.5% of all schools receive this designation.

A big thank you to our dedicated students, exceptional staff and supportive community for making this possible. Your hard work and enthusiasm are truly what sets us apart!

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Interested in 26-27 Enrollment?

Bergman By The Numbers

Started 1977 331 Students 51 Staff Members 9 to 1: Early Childhood Student-Teacher Ratio 16 to 1: K - 8 Student-Teacher Ratio 80 acres in Greenwood Park #1 in state assessment scores when compared to all Des Moines Metro schools, Grades 3-8* *Spring 2024 ISASP

Why Bergman Academy?

Academic Excellence

The Whole Child

Small Class Sizes

Community

Your Child Matters

Amazing Learning Environment

A Love of Learning

Our Stories

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Grab some Bergman gear!

Started 1977
331 Students
51 Staff Members
9 to 1: Early Childhood Student-Teacher Ratio
16 to 1: K - 8 Student-Teacher Ratio
80 acres in Greenwood Park
#1 in state assessment scores when compared to all Des Moines Metro schools, Grades 3-8*

*Spring 2024 ISASP

Grab some
Bergman gear!