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Bremer County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 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)).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Bremer County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Paul's Lutheran School
St. Paul's Lutheran School
Gr: PK-6 | 231 students
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
212 2nd St Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-1484
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Map of Community Lutheran School
Community Lutheran School
Gr: PK-6 | 64 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2681 Quail Ave
Readlyn, IA 50668
(319) 939-2237
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Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
295 Students
52,668 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
15 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,450
$7,363

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.48
# American Indian Students
1 Student
116 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
0%
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
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
158 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
54%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Bremer County, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Bremer County, IA is St. Paul's Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Bremer County?
2 private schools are located in Bremer County.
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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