Clear Lake Classical in Clear Lake, IA serves 75 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through ninth grade in a rural community setting.
The school has a Christian orientation and employs six teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 13:1.
Total K–12 enrollment is 67 students, with a student diversity representation of approximately 1.5%.
Clear Lake Classical provides a rural private school option in Iowa for families seeking education through grade 9.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
Student Body
Total Students
75 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Clear Lake Classical?
The application deadline for Clear Lake Classical is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Clear Lake Classical is Newman Catholic School (8.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is North Iowa Christian School (10.9 miles away)
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Quick Facts
2445 19th St Sw
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-6939
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-6939
8.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 628 students Avg. class size: 39 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Newman Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
2000 S Mckinley Avenue
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-3101
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-3101
8.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 271 students Tuition listed
680 6th St SE
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-6440
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-6440
10.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 74 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Kanawha Christian School
(Christian)
470 E 5th St
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-2233
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-2233
24.1 miles
Gr: K-10 | 36 students
Scarville Lutheran School
(Other Lutheran)
411 Logan St
Scarville, IA 50473
(641) 568-3372
Scarville, IA 50473
(641) 568-3372
25.2 miles
Gr: K-11 | 25 students
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