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Ames Christian School

925 South 16th Street
Ames, IA 50010

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Tel: (515) 233-0772

www.ameschristianschool.org

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Ames Christian School Photo #1 - Grandparent's Day

Ames Christian School Photo #2 - Ames Christian School Kindergartners dressed as their favorite book characters for Book Week.

Ames Christian School Photo #3 - The 5th and 6th grade class playing "Current Events Challenge."

Ames Christian School Photo #4 - Cross-country skiing for P.E. class.

Ames Christian School Photo #5 - First day of school

Ames Christian School (ACS) is a non-denominational Christian school offering personalized Christian education to children and their families in the Ames area.

Ames Christian School strives to equip students to think, learn, discern, and act according to Biblical principles in order to embrace and fulfill God's unique purpose for their lives.

Our curriculum includes materials from a variety of publishers include ABeka, ACSI, CSI, Pearson, Houghton Mifflin, Nystrom, and Zaner-Bloser. Regardless of the text used, our Christian teachers teach each subject from a Biblical perspective.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 87 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Religious Affiliation

Other

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Year Founded

1992

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

87 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 16%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$25,000

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Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: CHARACTER // COMMITMENT // DISCIPLINE // EXCELLENCE

Ames Christian School (ACS) is a non-denominational Christian school ministeringto children and their families in the Ames area. We offer an ourstandingEarly Childhood Program that includes a Preschool and Childcare Programfor three and four year old children. The Early Childhood Program have a QRS rating of 4. Our elementary programincludes a full academic program including Art,Music, Physical Education,andComputer instruction. Gifted teachers mentor and provide personalized christian education throughsmaller class sizes. We provide a safe, disciplined,caring learning environment that promotes academic excellence and builds Christian character. Theneeds of the whole childare addressed. We participate in mission and outreach projects at every grade level.Our Iowa Assessments class score averages have consistently been above the Iowa and National classscores averages.

Source: Verified school update

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How much does Ames Christian School cost?

Ames Christian School's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.

What schools are Ames Christian School often compared to?

Ames Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Cecilia Elementary School by visitors of our site.

When is the application deadline for Ames Christian School?

The application deadline for Ames Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 87 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Iowa is $8,999 for elementary schools and $11,342 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Iowa is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).