Ankeny Christian Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked IA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 509 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,000
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: Aug. 1 / rolling
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School Rankings

Ankeny Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Ankeny Christian Academy
Pre-K	61
Kind	61
1	29
2	36
3	39
4	38
5	40
6	28
7	32
8	40
9	24
10	40
11	19
12	22

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Pre-K and Kind lead enrollment with 61 students each, far above Grade 11’s 19.

Year Founded

1992

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Student Body

Total Students

509 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

12%

State avg.: 16%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

31 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

20%

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Clean, neat, and modest

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Advanced Courses

Advanced EnglishAdvanced Math

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Christian Schools International (CSI)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Aug. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,000

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Tuition Notes

Price represents K-6 tuition costs for first child enrolled

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Steven Robinson

Admissions Associate

Melanie Frericks

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

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BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

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School Notes

Ankeny Christian Academy is a Preschool through 12th grade college-preparatory Christian school. The vision of Ankeny Christian Academy is that our students will attain an excellent Christ centered education that will lead them to live both morally and ethically and will successfully prepare their families according to the standards of Christ as they assume their adult roles in society and carry out the principles of the Great Commission.

Ankeny Christian Academy is an independent non-denominational Christian school. We partner with families to provide excellence in Christian education and training to children preschool through 12th grade. ACA provides exceptional academics infused with a Christian worldview that encourages students to impact the world for Jesus Christ. We are a College-Preparatory school accredited by the State of Iowa. We are a discipleship school that values a cohesive partnership between parents/guardians, church, and school. We would love to schedule a time to meet with you, provide a tour, and answer any additional questions.

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How much does Ankeny Christian Academy cost?

Ankeny Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $6,000 for private students.

What schools are Ankeny Christian Academy often compared to?

Ankeny Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Des Moines Christian School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Ankeny Christian Academy?

The acceptance rate of Ankeny Christian Academy is 90%, which is lower than the national average of 91%.

What sports does Ankeny Christian Academy offer?

Ankeny Christian Academy offers 5 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Ankeny Christian Academy's ranking?

Ankeny Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Ankeny Christian Academy?

The application deadline for Ankeny Christian Academy is Aug. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Aug. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Polk County, IA is $6,416 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Polk County, IA is 94% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).