Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School operates under the direction of the Board of Directors by authority of the constitution.
The mission of Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School (IGLLS) is to develop the whole child -spirit, mind, and body in a quality Christ-centered environment.
1:1 iPads in K-2; 1:1 Chromebooks in 3rd-6th. The professional staff administers the day-to-day school affairs and is made up of the principal, the administrator and teachers.
Local pastors help in leading weekly chapel services, and serve as advisers to the principal and the board.
The principal and administrator are responsible to the board of directors for the supervision of the teachers and the school curriculum.
It is the task of the principal and administrator to implement the policies of the board so the school will function in an orderly manner.
Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School admits students of any race, color, nationality and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities made available to students at the school.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,180
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Year Founded
1999
Student Body
Total Students
91 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Families may apply for funds from the Iowa Lutheran School Tuition Organization. For more information, go to www.ilsto.org.
% on Financial Aid
50%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$750
Application URL
Endowment Size
$0.1 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
School Notes
- School Motto: Children GROW in SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY
- Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School operates under the direction of the Board of Directors by authority of the constitution.
- The mission of Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School (IGLLS) is to develop the whole child -spirit, mind, and body in a quality Christ-centered environment.
- 1:1 iPads in K-2; 1:1 Chromebooks in 3rd-6th.
- The professional staff administers the day-to-day school affairs and is made up of the principal, the administrator and teachers.
- Local pastors help in leading weekly chapel services, and serve as advisers to the principal and the board.
- The principal and administrator are responsible to the board of directors for the supervision of the teachers and the school curriculum.
- It is the task of the principal and administrator to implement the policies of the board so the school will function in an orderly manner.
- Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School admits students of any race, color, nationality and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities made available to students at the school.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School cost?
Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $3,180 for private students.
What sports does Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School offer?
Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Archery.
When is the application deadline for Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School is St. Mary's School (35.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sacred Heart School (6.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Emmetsburg Catholic School (23.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
Grades: K-6 | 154 students 6.8 miles 1111 4th Ave West
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-6428
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-6428
6.8
K-6
154
Emmetsburg Catholic School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 111 students 23.7 miles 1903 Broadway St
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-3464
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-3464
23.7
PK-8
111
Grades: PK-8 | 110 students 26.1 miles 405 W 2nd Street
Sanborn, IA 51248
(712) 729-3288
Sanborn, IA 51248
(712) 729-3288
26.1
PK-8
110
Zion-st John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Grades: PK-8 | 81 students 30.2 miles 103 W Bertha St
Paullina, IA 51046
(712) 949-3915
Paullina, IA 51046
(712) 949-3915
30.2
PK-8
81
Sheldon Christian School
(Christian)
Grades: K-8 | 106 students 35.1 miles 1425 E 9th St
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2429
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2429
35.1
K-8
106
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