Christ the King School is a pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, Catholic educational facility with more than 200 students.
We are located on the south side of Des Moines, Iowa, an expanding part of the city.
Children Christ the King School holds a distinctive place among educational institutions in the Des Moines area by providing high-quality, affordable Catholic education for 50 years.
Catholic schools have open enrollment policies and are viable options for both Catholic and non-Catholic children of all races, color and ethnic origins.
Christ the King School provides its students with the best possible education within the context of our Catholic faith.
We place at the heart of our educational process the person of Jesus Christ as we lead, teach and love by his example.
At the core of Christ the King School is a commitment to care for each child's soul by blending Catholic values and discipline into a quality academic education.
Fully accredited by the State of Iowa, our school follows an educational curriculum approved by the Catholic Diocese of Des Moines.
Significant effort is directed toward reading and writing competency, math proficiency, and other areas of scholastic achievement.
A full complement and variety of extracurricular and athletic activities also are offered.
We believe in a partnership of parents, students and teachers working together to maintain a learning environment that is safe, orderly and nurturing.
We are committed to family involvement as an important element of every student's academic, social and religious development.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 233 students
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Christ The King School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Mascot
King
Student Body
Total Students
233 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
49%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$6,050 per child
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 81%
Application URL
School Notes
- Christ the King School is a pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, Catholic educational facility with more than 200 students.
- We are located on the south side of Des Moines, Iowa, an expanding part of the city.
- Children Christ the King School holds a distinctive place among educational institutions in the Des Moines area by providing high-quality, affordable Catholic education for 50 years.
- Catholic schools have open enrollment policies and are viable options for both Catholic and non-Catholic children of all races, color and ethnic origins.
- Christ the King School provides its students with the best possible education within the context of our Catholic faith.
- We place at the heart of our educational process the person of Jesus Christ as we lead, teach and love by his example.
- At the core of Christ the King School is a commitment to care for each child's soul by blending Catholic values and discipline into a quality academic education.
- Fully accredited by the State of Iowa, our school follows an educational curriculum approved by the Catholic Diocese of Des Moines.
- Significant effort is directed toward reading and writing competency, math proficiency, and other areas of scholastic achievement.
- A full complement and variety of extracurricular and athletic activities also are offered.
- We believe in a partnership of parents, students and teachers working together to maintain a learning environment that is safe, orderly and nurturing.
- We are committed to family involvement as an important element of every student's academic, social and religious development.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Sister Mary Richard - Educator, Principal from 1959-1965 -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Christ The King School?
The acceptance rate of Christ The King School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 86%.
Who are famous alumni from Christ The King School?
Christ The King School famous alumni include: Sister Mary Richard - Educator, Principal from 1959-1965.
When is the application deadline for Christ The King School?
The application deadline for Christ The King School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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