Private schools in Cerro Gordo County, IA
3 schools across Clear Lake, Mason City. About 777 students in all (2023-24). 3 on the state’s Students First ESA list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Lake Classical ✓ | PreK-12 | 135 |
| Newman Catholic Elementary School ✓ | K-12 | 558 |
| North Iowa Christian School ✓ | K-12 | 84 |
On the state’s official list Other private schools
What Iowa pays
Iowa Students First Education Savings Account Education savings account
$8,148 per student for 2026-27 Paid in two equal installments, fall and spring. Homeschooled students do not qualify.
Figures read from each program’s official pages, 2026-09-20. Sources and how to apply
Cities in and around Cerro Gordo County
Neighboring counties
- Franklin County (1)
- Winnebago County (1)
- Floyd County (1)
- Kossuth County (2)
- Chickasaw County (1)
- Grundy County (1)
- Hamilton County (1)
- Humboldt County (1)
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