For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 245 students in Spencer, IA (there are 5 public schools, serving 2,161 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Spencer, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
100% of private schools in Spencer, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Private Schools in Spencer, IA (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School![Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School Photo]( "Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1311 E. 18th St
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-8237
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-8237
Gr: K-6 | 91 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Spencer, IA?
2 private schools are located in Spencer, IA.
What percentage of students in Spencer go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Spencer are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Spencer?
100% of private schools in Spencer are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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