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Clay County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 309 students in Clay County, IA (there are 6 public schools, serving 2,224 public students). 12% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Clay County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Clay County (2026-27)

Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School Photo
Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 155 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1311 E. 18th St
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-8237
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Map of Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School
Gr: K-6 | 154 students
Catholic
1111 4th Ave West
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-6428
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Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
309 Students
52,668 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
23 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
39%
Average Class Size
12 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,900
$7,664
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$750
$2,780

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.48
# American Indian Students
0 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
0%
2%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,537 Students
% Black Students
<1%
3%
# White Students
167 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
54%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
131 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
43%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
1 sports
7 sports

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?
12% of all K-12 students in Clay County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
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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