the mission of the Washington New Church School is to support parents in nurturing the spiritual, moral, and intellectual development of their children, using a New Church Curriculum taught by New Church teachers.
We strive to work closely with parents and friends of the Washington New Church to help each child grow to achieve his or her personal potential.
Our unique understanding of the Bible and spiritual life is our platform for achieving this, and we have a history of outstanding results, including standardized testing scores far above national averages.
We welcome interested families to learn about our New Church beliefs which are the foundation of the educational philosophy and atmosphere of our school.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,300
- Acceptance rate: 75%
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: May. 31 / Aug. 1 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
70%
State avg.: 37%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
6 students
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
High School Algebra 1 given offered in 8th grade
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
logoed black/white/ burgundy polo and sweater, black or khaki pants, plaid skirts, jumpers or skorts
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
May. 31 / Aug. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
After 20% down once accepted, parents may request a payment plan to spread tuition out over the following 8 months.
Acceptance Rate
75%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Brian Smith
Admissions Associate
Bonnie Cowley
School Notes
- The School offers a comprehensive curriculum from Junior Kindergarten through eighth Grade. In addition to the standard academic courses we also teach: Religious studies, visual and performance arts, computer technology, languages, music, and physical education. Our fifty+ years of academic experience has shown that our multi-grade classrooms and family atmosphere have given our students the tools they need to perform at a very high level both in our school and in others to which they may transfer.
- In order to ensure that our New Church School Curriculum incorporates national standards and current methods we invite Master Teachers from our organization's head office to evaluate our school and staff on a regular basis. We administer the Iowa Test of Basic Skills and the Cognitive Abilities Test to monitor our students' national rankings.
- Let us at The Washington New Church School combine proven academic excellence with moral and spiritual values to help your child develop into a happy and successful adult.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Washington New Church School cost?
Washington New Church School's tuition is approximately $9,300 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Washington New Church School?
The acceptance rate of Washington New Church School is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 81%.
When is the application deadline for Washington New Church School?
The application deadline for Washington New Church School is May. 31 / Aug. 1 / rolling (applications are due on May. 31 / Aug. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
School Reviews
5 2/23/2019
WNCS is in the business of educating children, both academically and spiritually. And they do an amazing job of it! From the small class sizes to the engaging and caring faculty, I can`t imagine a more nurturing environment for young minds.
5 2/4/2019
My son started WNCS in 1st grade. We left public school (Woodmore Elem) and have not looked back. Public school classrooms are sooo overcrowded and kids needing extra attention don't often get it. My son's classes have NEVER had more than 11 students with most of the time averaging about 9 students. He's a much happier kid--not dreading Mondays anymore. The school has more of a family feel to it. My son is learning to do things that he probably otherwise never would have even attempted. WNCS was the definitely the right choice for us! Highly recommend anyone considering a change to check it out!
5 10/14/2017
All of my 6 children have attended WNCS and I still currently have 3 children in the school. I love the small, caring, safe and nurturing environment where the teachers really know and care about each child and make sure that each student strives to reach their full potential.
5 4/7/2017
My son started kindergarten this school year and I have been very impressed with the curriculum and the level of engagement that all staff provide to the students. The class sizes are small so the teacher is really able to teach and personalize her lesson plans. Each day I drop my son off, I know that he is in a safe, nurturing environment. WNCS was the best choice for my child!
5 4/14/2016
Two of my kids go to this school and are very happy. They get lots of individual attention and it's great to see them succeed academically. I like the family feeling and spiritual foundations. Favorite moments include seeing older kids looking out for younger kids. Thanks WNCS!
5 7/24/2015
All of my children attended WNCS and many of my grandchildren attend today.
Great loving, caring, Christian environment paired with top notch academics.
5 2/28/2012
Excellent school! Caring and hard working teachers. Wonderful curriculum and amazing staff. They are hosting an open house on February 15th
at 7pm. Go check it out!
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