For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 3,508 students in Lyon County, IA (there are , serving 2,195 public students). 62% of all K-12 students in Lyon County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
草榴社区 Schools in Lyon County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Inwood Christian School
(Christian)
302 E Madison St
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4541
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4541
Gr: PK-8 | 58 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Northwest Iowa Protestant Reformed School
(Calvinist)
302 N. 3rd Street
Doon, IA 51235
(712) 726-3200
Doon, IA 51235
(712) 726-3200
Gr: K-8 | 18 students
Lyon County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Doon Christian School (Closed 2020)
(Christian)
614 Rice Ave
Doon, IA 51235
(712) 726-3404
Doon, IA 51235
(712) 726-3404
Gr: K-8 | 16 students
Overview
This County (Lyon County)
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
3,508 Students
52,730 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
86 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
41:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
7%
39%
Average Class Size
5 students
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,000
$9,320
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
33 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
86 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
3,341 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
95%
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
31 Students
9,674 Students
% of Others Students
1%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Lyon County, IA?
3 private schools are located in Lyon County, IA.
What percentage of students in Lyon County go to private school?
62% of all K-12 students in Lyon County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
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