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Waverly Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 231 students in Waverly, IA, 10% of all K-12 students in Waverly, IA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Waverly, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Waverly, IA (2026-27)

Map of St. Paul's Lutheran School
St. Paul's Lutheran School
Gr: PK-6 | 231 students
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
212 2nd St Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-1484
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Waverly, IA Private School Trends (10-Year)

1
Private Schools
231
Students
+95.8% (+113 students) 10-yr
$2,450
Avg. Tuition
7%
Students of Color
+40.0% (+2.0 pp) 10-yr
21:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+90.9% (+10.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Waverly)
This State (IA)
# Schools
1 School
259 Schools
# Students
231 Students
52,730 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearWaverly, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025231217179
2024231212172
2023230192174
2022225203185
2021225201180
2020225196171
2019195199175
2018195197172
2017118195180
2016118194178
2015118188167
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% Students of Color
7%
16%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaverly, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20257%16%34%
20247%16%34%
20234%17%33%
20225%15%33%
20215%16%32%
20205%15%32%
20175%13%32%
20165%13%32%
20155%12%32%
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0.54
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearWaverly, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20250.540.470.65
20240.540.470.65
20230.510.500.65
20220.530.470.64
20210.530.470.64
20200.530.470.64
20190.500.460.63
20180.500.450.63
20170.060.390.61
20160.060.390.61
20150.060.390.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
116 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWaverly, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20221%2%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%2%4%
20173%2%4%
20163%2%4%
20153%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
3 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWaverly, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20252%6%9%
20242%7%9%
20221%6%8%
20211%6%9%
20201%6%9%
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# Black Students
3 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWaverly, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20252%3%7%
20242%3%7%
20232%3%8%
20221%3%7%
20211%3%7%
20201%3%8%
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# White Students
105 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
46%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWaverly, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202545%70%52%
202445%71%52%
202357%68%52%
202251%71%54%
202151%70%54%
202051%71%54%
201955%72%56%
201855%72%56%
201797%77%58%
201697%76%58%
201597%76%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
118 Students
9,674 Students
% of Others Students
51%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWaverly, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202551%18%26%
202451%17%26%
202341%20%25%
202246%18%25%
202146%18%25%
202046%18%24%
201945%18%24%
201845%18%23%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
11 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaverly, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202521:112:111:1
202421:112:111:1
202323:113:111:1
202219:113:111:1
202119:113:111:1
202019:113:112:1
201916:114:112:1
201816:114:112:1
201711:113:112:1
201611:113:112:1
201511:113:112:1
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,450
$9,320

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaverly, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025$2,450$9,791$15,012
2024$2,450$7,091$13,254
2023$2,450$5,542$12,626
2022$2,450$5,359$12,187
2021$2,450$5,359$11,800
2020$2,450$5,279$11,512
2019$2,450$5,264$11,293
2018$2,450$5,153$11,017
2017$2,450$4,857$10,708
2016$2,450$5,552$10,356
2015$2,450$5,568$9,939
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Waverly, IA?
1 private schools are located in Waverly, IA.
What percentage of students in Waverly go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Waverly are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Waverly?
100% of private schools in Waverly are religiously affiliated (most commonly Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

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