Private schools in Lyon County, IA
3 schools across Doon, Inwood, Rock Rapids. About 2,326 students in all (2023-24). 2 on the state’s Students First ESA list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Iowa Protestant Reformed School ✓ | K-8 | 22 |
| Inwood Christian School ✓ | PreK-8 | 47 |
| Ignite Christian Academy | K-12 | 2,257 |
Lyon County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 3
- Among Iowa counties
- 20th most private schools of 67; 1% of the state’s 274
- Typical school
- 47 students (3 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- Northwest Iowa Protestant Reformed School, 22 students; Ignite Christian Academy, 2,257 students
- Students per teacher
- 8.5 typical, 5.5 to 8.5 across 2 schools
- Co-ed or single-sex
- all co-ed
- Association members
- 1, the Association of Christian Schools International
- 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 Lyon County
Neighboring counties
- Sioux County (12)
- O'Brien County (4)
- Plymouth County (4)
- Clay County (2)
- Woodbury County (12)
- Buena Vista County (2)
- Palo Alto County (1)
- Pocahontas County (1)
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