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Best Clay County Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 245 students in Clay County, IA (there are 6 public schools, serving 2,224 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Clay County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
100% of private schools in Clay County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Private Schools in Clay County (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School
Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1311 E. 18th St
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-8237
Grades: K-6
| 91 students
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
1111 4th Ave West
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-6428
Grades: K-6
| 154 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Clay County, IA?
2 private schools are located in Clay County, IA.
What percentage of students in Clay County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Clay County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Clay County?
100% of private schools in Clay County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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