For the 2025 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 3,488 students in Lyon County, IA (there are 8 public schools, serving 2,195 public students). 61% of all K-12 students in Lyon County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
Private Schools in Lyon County (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Inwood Christian School
(Christian)
302 E Madison St
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4541
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4541
Gr: PK-8 | 58 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Northwest Iowa Protestant Reformed School
(Calvinist)
302 N. 3rd Street
Doon, IA 51235
(712) 726-3200
Doon, IA 51235
(712) 726-3200
Gr: K-8 | 18 students
Lyon County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Doon Christian School (Closed 2020)
(Christian)
614 Rice Ave
Doon, IA 51235
(712) 726-3404
Doon, IA 51235
(712) 726-3404
Gr: K-8 | 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Lyon County, IA?
3 private schools are located in Lyon County, IA.
What percentage of students in Lyon County go to private school?
61% of all K-12 students in Lyon County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
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