For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 295 students in Bremer County, IA (there are 16 public schools, serving 4,257 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Bremer County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Bremer County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
Private Schools in Bremer County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Community Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2681 Quail Ave
Readlyn, IA 50668
(319) 939-2237
Readlyn, IA 50668
(319) 939-2237
Gr: PK-6 | 64 students
St. Paul's Lutheran School
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
212 2nd St Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-1484
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-1484
Gr: PK-6 | 231 students Tuition listed
Overview
This County (Bremer County)
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
295 Students
52,698 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
15 Teachers
4,274 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,450
$9,284
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.48
# American Indian Students
1 Student
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
3 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
129 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
44%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
98 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
158 Students
9,624 Students
% of Others Students
54%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Bremer County, IA?
2 private schools are located in Bremer County, IA.
What percentage of students in Bremer County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Bremer County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bremer County?
100% of private schools in Bremer County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
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