Heartland Christian School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 239 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Heartland Christian School 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	Heartland Christian School
Pre-K	59
Kind	23
1	14
2	18
3	19
4	22
5	8
6	13
7	16
8	6
9	13
10	4
11	11
12	13

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Student Body

Total Students

239 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 16%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

19 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

Number of AP Courses

15 courses

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Heartland Christian School is a Pre-Kindergarten-12th Grade school in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Students from many denominations attend this independent school.
Heartland Christian School provides a strong academic experience in a setting where Biblical truths and principles are integrated into every subject.

Heartland Christian School is a Pre-Kindergarten-12th Grade school in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Students from many denominations attend this independent school.
Heartland Christian School provides a strong academic experience in a setting where Biblical truths and principles are integrated into every subject.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Heartland Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Albert Catholic by visitors of our site.

What is Heartland Christian School's ranking?

Heartland Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Most AP courses offered, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for Heartland Christian School?

The application deadline for Heartland Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Iowa is $9,021 for elementary schools and $11,342 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Iowa is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).