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Best Clay County Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Private Schools in Clay County (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1311 E. 18th St
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-8237
Gr: K-6 | 91 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
1111 4th Ave West
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-6428
Gr: 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 Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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