Community Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Readlyn, IA
2681 Quail Ave, Readlyn, IA 50668
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 78% of Christian schools in Iowa
- Growing: enrollment up 19% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Readlyn since at least 2011
In Readlyn, Iowa, Community Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 38 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 78% of Christian elementary schools in Iowa. Enrollment is up about 19% since 2011–12. The school supports homeschooling families. The school day runs about 7 hours, 170 days a year. Iowa has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 38
- Teachers
- 6.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 23 girls, 15 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Library
- Yes
- Supports homeschooling
- Yes, a main role of this school
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 78% of Christian elementary schools in Iowa (6 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 78% of Christian elementary schools in Iowa.
- Compared with 36 Christian elementary schools in Iowa.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in Iowa
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Community Lutheran School whether it takes part.
- Students First Education Savings Accounts · Education savings account
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Community Lutheran School
What grades does Community Lutheran School serve?
Community Lutheran School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Community Lutheran School?
About 38 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Community Lutheran School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Iowa has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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