For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 231 students in Waverly, IA (there are 6 public schools, serving 2,143 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Waverly, IA are educated in private 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)).
Private Schools in Waverly, IA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Paul's Lutheran School
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
212 2nd St Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-1484
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-1484
Gr: PK-6 | 231 students Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Waverly)
This State (IA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
231 Students
52,698 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
11 Teachers
4,274 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,450
$9,284
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.48
# 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%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
3 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
105 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
46%
70%
# 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
9,624 Students
% of Others Students
51%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
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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