North Iowa Christian School

680 6th St SE Mason City, IA 50401
www.northiowachristian.com

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 74 students
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 74 students
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1985

Student Body

Total Students
74 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 16%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Number of AP Courses
7 courses
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Value is much more than amount charged to parents. Lower than average, financial aid is available.
% on Financial Aid
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,200
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School Notes

  • North Iowa Christian (K-12) is a non-denominational, family-friendly, top-notch educational, leading the nation for the last 8 years in classroom average higher than the top 10% for Iowa Test of Basic Skills scores.
  • We are growing rapidly.
  • Come see what we can do for you.
  • We would love to show the school to you.
  • We are a family friendly school environment growing, providing a very high level of learning, challenging those who come in running, and helping those that need a helping hand. We have plenty of qualified staff for even greater growth. Join an exciting revolution.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for North Iowa Christian School?
The application deadline for North Iowa Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (4 reviews)
5  
My child is much happier in this school than in a public school. She is much happier in a small, close-knit environment. The teachers are all kind, friendly people. They have a great academic curriculum also.
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5  
Great education provided in our small class sizes. Teachers are able to spend lots of one-on-one time with students. Teachers care about the education my child gets, but also about the character of each of the children. My students teachers have been great about working with my child's accommodations that he needs. There are exciting things happening, including a great new addition.
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5  
NICS is such an amazing school! To be provided such a quality education while teaching our children about God in every aspect of school, and for the kids to enjoy it as much as they do as well is just amazing to me. I can`t imagine sending my kids anywhere else.
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5  
Top quality academics, friendly school, college prep, just added high school campus and they are working on expanding to buy Madison school.
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