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.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Central Iowa Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1983
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
55 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and 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 and 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
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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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sully Christian School ![Sully Christian School Photo - We seek to grow and mature children into perceptive and loving Christians who are equipped to be transforming influences in today's world.]( "Sully Christian School Photo - We seek to grow and mature children into perceptive and loving Christians who are equipped to be transforming influences in today's world.")
(Christian)
12629 S 92nd Avenue E
Sully, IA 50251
(641) 594-4180
Sully, IA 50251
(641) 594-4180
13.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 43 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Newton Christian School ![Newton Christian School Photo - Students enjoy working on special art projects with local artist Lisa Davis.]( "Newton Christian School Photo - Students enjoy working on special art projects with local artist Lisa Davis.")
(Christian)
1710 N 11th Avenue E
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-1924
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-1924
16.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Peoria Christian School
(Christian)
110 Peoria West St
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 625-4131
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 625-4131
20.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students
Central Iowa Christian Academy
(Brethren)
1008 E Olive St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 752-5426
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 752-5426
21.5 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 12 students
St. Francis Catholic School
(Catholic)
310 Columbus Drive
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 753-7977
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 753-7977
22 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 210 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Central Iowa Christian Academy
(Brethren)
1008 E Olive St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 752-5426
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 752-5426
21.5 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 12 students
300 Eagle Ln
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4440
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4440
25.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 302 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Nevada Seventh-day Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
324 6th St
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 215-1092
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 215-1092
42.2 miles
Gr: K-9 | 14 students
4111 Hubbell Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 266-5065
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 266-5065
43 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 42 students
2905 Ne 46th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 630-1250
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 630-1250
44.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 706 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sully Christian School ![Sully Christian School Photo - We seek to grow and mature children into perceptive and loving Christians who are equipped to be transforming influences in today's world.]( "Sully Christian School Photo - We seek to grow and mature children into perceptive and loving Christians who are equipped to be transforming influences in today's world.")
(Christian)
12629 S 92nd Avenue E
Sully, IA 50251
(641) 594-4180
Sully, IA 50251
(641) 594-4180
13.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 43 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Newton Christian School ![Newton Christian School Photo - Students enjoy working on special art projects with local artist Lisa Davis.]( "Newton Christian School Photo - Students enjoy working on special art projects with local artist Lisa Davis.")
(Christian)
1710 N 11th Avenue E
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-1924
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-1924
16.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Peoria Christian School
(Christian)
110 Peoria West St
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 625-4131
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 625-4131
20.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students
Central Iowa Christian Academy
(Brethren)
1008 E Olive St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 752-5426
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 752-5426
21.5 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 12 students
St. Francis Catholic School
(Catholic)
310 Columbus Drive
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 753-7977
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 753-7977
22 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 210 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Newton Christian School ![Newton Christian School Photo - Students enjoy working on special art projects with local artist Lisa Davis.]( "Newton Christian School Photo - Students enjoy working on special art projects with local artist Lisa Davis.")
(Christian)
1710 N 11th Avenue E
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-1924
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-1924
16.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Peoria Christian School
(Christian)
110 Peoria West St
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 625-4131
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 625-4131
20.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students
St. Francis Catholic School
(Catholic)
310 Columbus Drive
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 753-7977
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 753-7977
22 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 210 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
216 Liberty Street
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-2414
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-2414
25.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 549 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Pleasant Hill KinderCare ![Pleasant Hill KinderCare Photo - Reading a story on the climber!]( "Pleasant Hill KinderCare Photo - Reading a story on the climber!")
Daycare / Preschool
1425 Copper Creek Dr.
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 262-3838
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 262-3838
43 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
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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