Compeled by God to disciple the next generation, IGLLS, inpartnership with families and community, will equip joy-filled, competent, resiliant learners to live out their Christian faith as compassionate servant-leaders.
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.
Transitional kindergarten through 8th grade. Archery for grades 4-8; 7th-8th graders participate with the public school for athletics and activities. Christ-centered education and weekly chapel.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,900
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1999
Student Body
Total Students
155 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
% 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
Iowa provides an ESA for families to use to pay for tuition. Families may also 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
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
School Notes
- School Motto: Learning for Life; Living for Christ
- School Mascot: Eagles
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 $7,900 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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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
1111 4th Ave West
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-6428
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-6428
6.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 154 students
Emmetsburg Catholic School
(Catholic)
1903 Broadway St
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-3464
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-3464
23.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
405 W 2nd Street
Sanborn, IA 51248
(712) 729-3288
Sanborn, IA 51248
(712) 729-3288
26.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Zion-st John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
103 W Bertha St
Paullina, IA 51046
(712) 949-3915
Paullina, IA 51046
(712) 949-3915
30.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sheldon Christian School
(Christian)
1425 E 9th Street
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2429
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2429
35.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Sports: 4
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Mary's School
(Catholic)
312 Seneca St
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(502) 452-1712
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(502) 452-1712
35.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 310 students
Bishop Garrigan Campus
(Catholic)
1224 N Mccoy St
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3521
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3521
47.2 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 253 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Unity Christian High School
(Christian)
216 Michigan Ave Sw
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4114
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4114
48 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 312 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
St. Mary's School
(Catholic)
523 Madison Street
Remsen, IA 51050
(712) 786-1433
Remsen, IA 51050
(712) 786-1433
48.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students
Western Christian High School
(Christian)
925 5th St
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1013
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1013
50 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
1111 4th Ave West
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-6428
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-6428
6.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 154 students
Emmetsburg Catholic School
(Catholic)
1903 Broadway St
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-3464
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-3464
23.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
405 W 2nd Street
Sanborn, IA 51248
(712) 729-3288
Sanborn, IA 51248
(712) 729-3288
26.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Zion-st John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
103 W Bertha St
Paullina, IA 51046
(712) 949-3915
Paullina, IA 51046
(712) 949-3915
30.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sheldon Christian School
(Christian)
1425 E 9th Street
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2429
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2429
35.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Sports: 4
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Emmetsburg Catholic School
(Catholic)
1903 Broadway St
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-3464
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-3464
23.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
405 W 2nd Street
Sanborn, IA 51248
(712) 729-3288
Sanborn, IA 51248
(712) 729-3288
26.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Zion-st John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
103 W Bertha St
Paullina, IA 51046
(712) 949-3915
Paullina, IA 51046
(712) 949-3915
30.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sheldon Christian School
(Christian)
1425 E 9th Street
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2429
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2429
35.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Sports: 4
St. Mary's School
(Catholic)
312 Seneca St
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(502) 452-1712
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(502) 452-1712
35.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 310 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Fairview Park Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1508 5th Ave. East
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-4842
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-4842
0.3 miles
Gr: 1-2 | 249 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Spencer Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 10th Avenue East
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-3345
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-3345
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 514 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
724 West 9th Street
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-2710
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-2710
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 201 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Spencer High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 E 3rd St
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-1700
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-1700
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 688 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
615 4th Ave. Sw
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-3752
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-3752
1.8 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 442 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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