For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 113 students in Clarinda, IA (there are , serving 1,084 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Clarinda, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Clarinda, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
草榴社区 Schools in Clarinda, IA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Clarinda Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
707 W Scidmore St
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-3657
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-3657
Gr: K-8 | 77 students
St. John Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
301 N 13th Street
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-3708
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-3708
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Clarinda, Iowa 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1820 N 16th St
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-3103
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-3103
Gr: 7-12 | 143 students
Overview
This Town (Clarinda)
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
113 Students
52,730 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
9 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
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
n/a
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
7%
# Black Students
n/a
1,537 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
85 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
75%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
4%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
24 Students
9,674 Students
% of Others Students
21%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Clarinda, IA?
2 private schools are located in Clarinda, IA.
What percentage of students in Clarinda go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Clarinda are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Clarinda?
100% of private schools in Clarinda are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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