For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 245 students in Clay County, IA (there are 6 public schools, serving 2,302 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Clay County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
100% of private schools in Clay County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Private Schools in Clay County (2024-25)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1311 E. 18th St
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-8237
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-8237
Grades: K-6
| 91 students
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
1111 4th Ave West
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-6428
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-6428
Grades: K-6
| 154 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Clay County, IA?
2 private schools are located in Clay County, IA.
What percentage of students in Clay County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Clay County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Clay County?
100% of private schools in Clay County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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