Cedar Ridge Christian School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked IA School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 364 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,550
Acceptance rate: 60%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: Jun. 30
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School Rankings

Cedar Ridge Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Cedar Ridge Christian School
Kind	39
1	32
2	23
3	25
4	39
5	28
6	31
7	27
8	28
9	18
10	24
11	23
12	27

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1973

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Campus Size

17 acres

School Motto

Truth, Wisdom, and Service

Student Body

Total Students

364 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

18%

State avg.: 16%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

60 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

25%

Average Class Size

20 students

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

3 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jun. 30

Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,550

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Tuition Notes

All families qualify for an Educational Savings Account of approximately $8,000. The out-of-pocket cost for families ranges between $950 - $2,500.

Acceptance Rate

60%

National avg.: 85%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

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BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryFootball

GolfSoccer

Track and FieldVolleyball

Colors

White, Green, Gold

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Regents

School Notes

The mission of Cedar Ridge Christian School is for students to know truth, pursue wisdom, and serve Jesus Christ.
We are an independent, K-12 school that has been serving the Cedar Valley for over 50 years.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Cedar Ridge Christian School cost?

Cedar Ridge Christian School's tuition is approximately $10,550 for private students.

What schools are Cedar Ridge Christian School often compared to?

Cedar Ridge Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Valley Lutheran School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Cedar Ridge Christian School?

The acceptance rate of Cedar Ridge Christian School is 60%, which is lower than the national average of 91%. Cedar Ridge Christian School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Iowa with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Cedar Ridge Christian School offer?

Cedar Ridge Christian School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Cedar Ridge Christian School's ranking?

Cedar Ridge Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for: Highest average ACT score, Lowest average acceptance rates and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Cedar Ridge Christian School?

The application deadline for Cedar Ridge Christian School is Jun. 30.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Iowa is $7,557 for elementary schools and $10,188 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Iowa is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).