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Best Spencer Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 309 students in Spencer, IA (there are 5 public schools, serving 2,094 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Spencer, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Spencer, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Private Schools in Spencer, IA (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School
Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1311 E. 18th St
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-8237
Gr: K-8 | 155 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
1111 4th Ave West
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-6428
Gr: K-6 | 154 students

Overview

This Town (Spencer)
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
309 Students
52,698 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
23 Teachers
4,274 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
40%
Average Class Size
12 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,900
$9,284
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$750
$2,769

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,537 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
167 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
54%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
131 Students
9,624 Students
% of Others Students
43%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
1 sports
7 sports

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?
13% of all K-12 students in Spencer are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Spencer?
100% of private schools in Spencer are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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