For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 245 students in Clay County, IA (there are , serving 2,224 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Clay County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
100% of private schools in Clay County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in Clay County (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School![Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School Photo]( "Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1311 E. 18th St
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-8237
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-8237
Gr: K-6 | 91 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
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?
10% of all K-12 students in Clay County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
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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