Private schools in Bremer County, IA
3 schools across Readlyn, Waverly. About 186 students in all (2023-24). 3 on the state’s Students First ESA list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Community Lutheran School ✓ | PreK-8 | 38 |
| St. Paul's Lutheran School ✓ | PreK-6 | 148 |
| Waverly Christian School ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
Bremer County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 2; the most in Waverly (2)
- Among Iowa counties
- 20th most private schools of 67; 1% of the state’s 274
- Typical school
- 148 students (2 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- Community Lutheran School, 38 students; St. Paul's Lutheran School, 148 students
- Students per teacher
- 11 typical, 5.6 to 11 across 2 schools
- Not taught in the county
- high school
- State program
- Education savings account, $8,148 per student for 2026-27
How Students First ESA works
Where these facts come from
- Grades, size, affiliation, co-ed, membership, college-going: NCES Private School Universe Survey 2023-24, downloaded September 20, 2026.
- Program list: Iowa Students First Education Savings Account schools, list read October 26, 2026, checked November 4, 2026.
- Award and rules: Iowa Students First Education Savings Account, official page, read October 11, 2026.
Cities in and around Bremer County
Neighboring counties
- Black Hawk County (14)
- Chickasaw County (1)
- Floyd County (1)
- Buchanan County (5)
- Grundy County (1)
- Howard County (2)
- Winneshiek County (6)
- Franklin County (1)
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