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Best Clay County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 309 students in Clay County, IA (there are , serving 2,224 public students). 12% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Clay County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in Clay County (2026-27)

Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 155 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1311 E. 18th St
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-8237
Map of Sacred Heart School
Gr: K-6 | 154 students
Catholic
1111 4th Ave West
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-6428

Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
309 Students
52,730 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
23 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
39%
Average Class Size
12 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,900
$7,739
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$750
$2,780

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,537 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
167 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
54%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
131 Students
9,674 Students
% of Others Students
43%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
1 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Clay County, IA?
2 private schools are located in Clay County, IA.
What percentage of students in Clay County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Clay County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Clay County?
100% of private schools in Clay County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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