King's Christian Academy (KCA) is a non-denominational Pre-K-8 Christian school dedicated to assisting Christian parents in educating their children.
KCA has been offering an excellent academic education, in participation with parents and churches, since 1955.
The education at KCA is provided by truly dedicated and well-qualified teachers.
KCA's faculty is dedicated to integrating the Bible into all subject areas and to emphasizing the character development of every student.
We desire to exalt our Lord Jesus Christ by providing children with a Bible-centered education, emphasizing a Christian worldview, while fostering academic excellence. Our purpose is to prepare children for life.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
94 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
41%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- King's Christian Academy (KCA) is a non-denominational Pre-K-8 Christian school dedicated to assisting Christian parents in educating their children. KCA has been offering an excellent academic education, in participation with parents and churches, since 1955. The education at KCA is provided by truly dedicated and well-qualified teachers. KCA's faculty is dedicated to integrating the Bible into all subject areas and to emphasizing the character development of every student. We desire to exalt our Lord Jesus Christ by providing children with a Bible-centered education, emphasizing a Christian worldview, while fostering academic excellence. Our purpose is to prepare children for life.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for King's Christian Academy?
The application deadline for King's Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to King's Christian Academy is Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Twin Cities (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Pilgrim Lutheran School (0.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pilgrim Lutheran School
(African Methodist Episcopal)
3901 1st Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 825-5375
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 825-5375
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 86 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lake Country School ![Lake Country School Photo - Lake Country School]( "Lake Country School Photo - Lake Country School")
Montessori School
3755 Pleasant Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 827-3707
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 827-3707
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sunshine Montessori School
Montessori School
4557 Colfax Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 827-4504
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 827-4504
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Twin Cities ![Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Twin Cities Photo - Guided by Faith | Prepared for Life | Always Serving Others. Cristo Rey Jesuit High School is the only college and career preparatory high school in the state of Minnesota.]( "Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Twin Cities Photo - Guided by Faith | Prepared for Life | Always Serving Others. Cristo Rey Jesuit High School is the only college and career preparatory high school in the state of Minnesota.")
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
2924 4th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 545-9700
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 545-9700
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students Avg. class size: 115 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mayflower Early Childhood Center
Montessori School
106 E Diamond Lake Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 825-5914
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 825-5914
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 98 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Twin Cities ![Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Twin Cities Photo - Guided by Faith | Prepared for Life | Always Serving Others. Cristo Rey Jesuit High School is the only college and career preparatory high school in the state of Minnesota.]( "Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Twin Cities Photo - Guided by Faith | Prepared for Life | Always Serving Others. Cristo Rey Jesuit High School is the only college and career preparatory high school in the state of Minnesota.")
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
2924 4th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 545-9700
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 545-9700
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students Avg. class size: 115 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hope Academy
(Christian)
2300 Chicago Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 540-2015
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 540-2015
2.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 559 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Nawayee Center School
Alternative School
2421 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
2.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students
Loring Nicollet Alternative School
Alternative School
1925 Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 872-3626
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 872-3626
2.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
Academy Of Holy Angels ![Academy Of Holy Angels Photo]( "Academy Of Holy Angels Photo")
(Catholic)
6600 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-2600
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-2600
3.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 623 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 35 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pilgrim Lutheran School
(African Methodist Episcopal)
3901 1st Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 825-5375
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 825-5375
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 86 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lake Country School ![Lake Country School Photo - Lake Country School]( "Lake Country School Photo - Lake Country School")
Montessori School
3755 Pleasant Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 827-3707
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 827-3707
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Annunciation Catholic School ![Annunciation Catholic School Photo]( "Annunciation Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
525 W 54th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 823-4394
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 823-4394
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 365 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
5435 11th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55417
(612) 823-8253
Minneapolis, MN 55417
(612) 823-8253
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Open Arms Early Education And Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
3355 Hiawatha Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 729-0000
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 729-0000
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 103 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pilgrim Lutheran School
(African Methodist Episcopal)
3901 1st Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 825-5375
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 825-5375
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 86 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lake Country School ![Lake Country School Photo - Lake Country School]( "Lake Country School Photo - Lake Country School")
Montessori School
3755 Pleasant Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 827-3707
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 827-3707
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sunshine Montessori School
Montessori School
4557 Colfax Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 827-4504
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 827-4504
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Mayflower Early Childhood Center
Montessori School
106 E Diamond Lake Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 825-5914
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 825-5914
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 98 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Annunciation Catholic School ![Annunciation Catholic School Photo]( "Annunciation Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
525 W 54th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 823-4394
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 823-4394
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 365 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Southside Family Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4500 Clinton Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 872-8322
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 872-8322
0.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 119 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Cosmos Montessori
Charter School
310 E 38th St, Ste 133-135
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 444-2236
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 444-2236
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 21 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Watershed High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6541 16th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 871-4363
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 871-4363
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Field Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4645 Fourth Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3640
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3640
0.6 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 287 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Mps Metro Dt
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
932 East 34th Street, Door #8
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-4782
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-4782
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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