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Best Iowa Private Schools Belonging to Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools belonging to Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) serving 386 students in Iowa. You can also find more schools membership associations in Iowa.
The top ranked private school belonging to Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) in Iowa is Zion-st John Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools belonging to Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Other Lutheran).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) in Iowa (2026)

Map of Zion-st John Lutheran School
Zion-st John Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
103 W Bertha St
Paullina, IA 51046
(712) 949-3915
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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 St. Pauls Lutheran School
St. Pauls Lutheran School
Gr: PK-5 | 49 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
614 Jennings St
Sioux City, IA 51101
(712) 258-6325
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Map of Scarville Lutheran School
Scarville Lutheran School
Gr: K-11 | 25 students
Other Lutheran
411 Logan St
Scarville, IA 50473
(641) 568-3372
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) in Iowa?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) in Iowa is Zion-st John Lutheran School.
How many private schools belonging to Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) are located in Iowa?
4 private schools belonging to Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) are located in Iowa.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) are religiously affiliated in Iowa?
100% of private schools belonging to Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Other Lutheran).
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Private Schools
386
Students
$2,450
Avg. Tuition
8%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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