For the 2024 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 292 students in Clay County, IA (there are 6 public schools, serving 2,291 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Clay County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Clay County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Private Schools in Clay County (2024)
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: PK-6
| 201 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, IA go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Clay County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Clay County, IA?
100% of private schools in Clay County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
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