Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Central Iowa Christian School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Central Iowa Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1983
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
55 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 16%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
17 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Art and MusicBand
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Physical Education
School Notes
- We approach learning from a holistic perspective, fostering loving and obedient service to God through Christ-centered education.
- We use inquiry- and project-based learning, mulit-grade classrooms, and faith-based practices to provide a rigourous education with an emphasis on servant leadership and community engagement.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Iowa Christian School's ranking?
Central Iowa Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Central Iowa Christian School?
The application deadline for Central Iowa Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Central Iowa Christian School is Central Iowa Christian Academy (21.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sully Christian School (13.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Newton Christian School (16.7 miles away)
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Distance: 13.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 43 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 5
Christian
12629 S 92nd Avenue E
Sully, IA 50251
(641) 594-4180
Distance: 16.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
1710 N 11th Avenue E
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-1924
Distance: 20.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students
Christian
110 Peoria West St
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 625-4131
Distance: 21.5 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 12 students
Brethren
1008 E Olive St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 752-5426
Distance: 22.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
310 Columbus Drive
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 753-7977
Distance: 21.5 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 12 students
Brethren
1008 E Olive St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 752-5426
Distance: 25.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 302 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 11
300 Eagle Ln
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4440
Distance: 42.2 mi
Gr: K-9 | 14 students
Seventh Day Adventist
324 6th St
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 215-1092
Distance: 43.0 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 42 students
4111 Hubbell Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 266-5065
Distance: 44.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 706 students
2905 Ne 46th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 630-1250
Distance: 13.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 43 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 5
Christian
12629 S 92nd Avenue E
Sully, IA 50251
(641) 594-4180
Distance: 16.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
1710 N 11th Avenue E
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-1924
Distance: 20.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students
Christian
110 Peoria West St
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 625-4131
Distance: 21.5 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 12 students
Brethren
1008 E Olive St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 752-5426
Distance: 22.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
310 Columbus Drive
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 753-7977
Distance: 16.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
1710 N 11th Avenue E
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-1924
Distance: 20.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students
Christian
110 Peoria West St
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 625-4131
Distance: 22.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
310 Columbus Drive
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 753-7977
Distance: 25.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 549 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Specialized Curriculum
216 Liberty Street
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-2414
Distance: 43.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1425 Copper Creek Dr.
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 262-3838
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1310 Hobart St
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2700
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2700
- miles
Gr: PK-2 | 242 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
818 Hamilton Avenue
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2700
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2700
1.1 miles
Gr: 3-4 | 213 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
210 8th Ave
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2700
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2700
1.2 miles
Gr: K-2 | 147 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Grinnell Community Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
132 East Street S.
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2700
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2700
1.3 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 420 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Grinnell Community Senior High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1333 Sunset St
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2700
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2700
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 512 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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