About the School
- Clarinda Academy in Clarinda, IA serves 143 students in grades 7 through 12 within a rural community setting.
- The school operates as a nonsectarian, co–educational private school with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 supported by 8 teachers.
- Clarinda Academy is affiliated with the National Independent Private Schools Association and reflects a diverse student body with 57.93 percent students of color.
- The school offers secondary education in a rural area, providing an option for families seeking a nonsectarian Iowa private school for grades 7–12.
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
143 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
58%
State avg.: 16%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Clarinda Academy?
The application deadline for Clarinda Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Clarinda Academy is Lourdes Central Catholic School (42.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Clarinda Lutheran School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. John Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten (1.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 77 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
707 W Scidmore St
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-3657
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
301 N 13th Street
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-3708
Distance: 29.1 mi
Gr: K-6 | 136 students
Alternative School
800 University Dr
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-1233
Distance: 29.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 190 students
800 University Dr
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-1233
Distance: 30.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
315 S Davis St
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 582-2462
Distance: 42.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 330 students
Catholic
412 2nd Ave
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-6154
Distance: 47.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 114 students
Baptist
814 Main St
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-5948
Distance: 53.0 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 23 students
525 Woodbury Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 322-4520
Distance: 53.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 239 students
Christian
400 Wright Rd
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 322-5817
Distance: 53.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students
Specialized Curriculum
1012 Bruin Blvd
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 403-1267
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 77 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
707 W Scidmore St
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-3657
Distance: 29.1 mi
Gr: K-6 | 136 students
Alternative School
800 University Dr
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-1233
Distance: 29.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 190 students
800 University Dr
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-1233
Distance: 30.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
315 S Davis St
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 582-2462
Distance: 40.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students
Catholic
403 W Clark St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-7125
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
301 N 13th Street
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-3708
Distance: 29.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 190 students
800 University Dr
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-1233
Distance: 30.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
315 S Davis St
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 582-2462
Distance: 40.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students
Catholic
403 W Clark St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-7125
Distance: 42.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 330 students
Catholic
412 2nd Ave
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-6154
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Clarinda High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 N. Cardinal Drive
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-5167
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-5167
1.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 511 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 S. 15th
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-4510
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-4510
2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 573 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
South Page Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
606 Iowa Ave
College Springs, IA 51637
(712) 582-3212
College Springs, IA 51637
(712) 582-3212
10.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 36 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Southwest Valley Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
406 East Third Street
Villisca, IA 50864
(712) 826-2552
Villisca, IA 50864
(712) 826-2552
12.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 131 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Sylvia Enarson Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
219 Central Avenue
Villisca, IA 50864
(712) 826-5982
Villisca, IA 50864
(712) 826-5982
12.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 112 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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