For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 309 students in Clay County, IA (there are , serving 2,247 public students). 12% 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).
草榴社区 Schools in Clay County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-8 | 155 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Overview
This County (Clay County)
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
309 Students
52,671 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
23 Teachers
4,274 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
40%
Average Class Size
12 students
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,900
$9,686
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$750
$2,769
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
-
# 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
10 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,537 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
167 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
54%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
131 Students
9,597 Students
% of Others Students
43%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Sports
1 sports
8 sports
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?
12% 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).