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Best Clay County 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 309 students in Clay County, IA.
100% of private elementary schools in Clay County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

草榴社区 Elementary Schools in Clay County (2026)

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

Overview

This County (Clay County)
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
309 Students
47,828 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
15%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
23 Teachers
3,928 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
38%
Average Class Size
12 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,900
$8,981
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$750
$2,828

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.47
# American Indian Students
n/a
109 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
941 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
2,961 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,396 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
167 Students
33,818 Students
% White Students
54%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
94 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
8,568 Students
% of Others Students
43%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
1 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Clay County, IA?
2 private elementary schools are located in Clay County, IA.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Clay County?
100% of private elementary schools in Clay County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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