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Lyon County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 3,508 students in Lyon County, IA (there are 8 public schools, serving 2,195 public students). 62% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
75% of private schools in Lyon County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Calvinist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Lyon County (2026-27)

Map of Inwood Christian School
Inwood Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 4
Christian
302 E Madison St
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4541
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Map of Kinderhaus
Kinderhaus
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
Po Box 114
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 379-7303
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Map of Northwest Iowa Protestant Reformed School
Northwest Iowa Protestant Reformed School
Gr: K-8 | 18 students
Calvinist
302 N. 3rd Street
Doon, IA 51235
(712) 726-3200
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Lyon County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Doon Christian School
Doon Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 16 students
Christian
614 Rice Ave
Doon, IA 51235
(712) 726-3404
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Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
3,508 Students
52,668 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
86 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
41:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
7%
39%
Average Class Size
5 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,000
$7,664

Students by Ethnicity:

0.09
0.48
# American Indian Students
0 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
33 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
86 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
3,341 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
95%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
31 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
1%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

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?
62% of all K-12 students in Lyon County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lyon County?
75% of private schools in Lyon County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Calvinist).

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