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Iowa Private Schools Belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) serving 995 students in Iowa. You can also find more schools membership associations in Iowa.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Iowa include Trinity Lutheran School, St. Paul Lutheran Church & School, and Valley Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Iowa (2026-27)

Map of St. Paul Lutheran Church & School
St. Paul Lutheran Church & School
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1217 4th Ave S
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-7208
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Trinity Lutheran School Photo
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1361 7th Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 362-6952
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Valley Lutheran School
Gr: K-12 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 10
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4520 Rownd Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 266-4565
(8)
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Central Lutheran School Photo
Central Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
310 3rd Street W
Atkins, IA 52206
(319) 223-5271
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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 Lutheran Interparish School
Lutheran Interparish School
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
804 Court St
Williamsburg, IA 52361
(319) 668-1711
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Iowa?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Iowa include Trinity Lutheran School, St. Paul Lutheran Church & School, and Valley Lutheran School.
How many private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are located in Iowa?
6 private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are located in Iowa.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Iowa?
Iowa private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Iowa private school average of 16%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are religiously affiliated in Iowa?
100% of private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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