Hospers Christian School in Hospers, IA, serves 42 students from kindergarten through eighth grade in a rural community setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 8:1, supported by 5 teachers.
Hospers Christian School follows a Calvinist orientation and is a member of the Association of Classical and Christian Schools (ACCS).
Approximately 7% of the student population identifies as students of color.
The school offers a co–educational program with a religious affiliation classified as Other Religious.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
42 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Hospers Christian School?
The application deadline for Hospers Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Hospers Christian School is Unity Christian High School (9.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Patrick Elementary School (7.9 miles away)
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1020 4th Ave
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-3181
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-3181
7.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students
Sheldon Christian School
(Christian)
1425 E 9th Street
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2429
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2429
8.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Sports: 4
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(Catholic)
908 6th Ave
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4532
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4532
8.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Spaulding Catholic School
(Catholic)
908 6th Ave
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4532
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4532
8.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 60 students
Orange City Christian School
(Calvinist)
604 3rd St Sw
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-2274
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-2274
9.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students
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Location
Miles
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Unity Christian High School
(Christian)
216 Michigan Ave Sw
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4114
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4114
9.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 312 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Western Christian High School
(Christian)
925 5th St
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1013
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1013
14.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Christian High School
(Calvinist)
1811 Hayes Ave
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1921
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1921
15.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students
St. Mary's School
(Catholic)
523 Madison Street
Remsen, IA 51050
(712) 786-1433
Remsen, IA 51050
(712) 786-1433
18.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students
Netherlands Reformed Christian School
(Calvinist)
712 20th Ave Se
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2821
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2821
21.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 404 students
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Location
Miles
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1020 4th Ave
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-3181
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-3181
7.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students
Sheldon Christian School
(Christian)
1425 E 9th Street
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2429
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2429
8.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Sports: 4
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(Catholic)
908 6th Ave
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4532
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4532
8.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Spaulding Catholic School
(Catholic)
908 6th Ave
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4532
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4532
8.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 60 students
Orange City Christian School
(Calvinist)
604 3rd St Sw
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-2274
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-2274
9.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1020 4th Ave
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-3181
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-3181
7.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students
Sheldon Christian School
(Christian)
1425 E 9th Street
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2429
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2429
8.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Sports: 4
Spalding Catholic Schools ![Spalding Catholic Schools Photo - Spalding Catholic School is a Prek-6th grade school, located in northwest Iowa.]( "Spalding Catholic Schools Photo - Spalding Catholic School is a Prek-6th grade school, located in northwest Iowa.")
(Catholic)
908 6th Ave
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4532
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4532
8.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Orange City Christian School
(Calvinist)
604 3rd St Sw
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-2274
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-2274
9.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students
Zion-st John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
103 W Bertha St
Paullina, IA 51046
(712) 949-3915
Paullina, IA 51046
(712) 949-3915
12.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Moc-floyd Valley Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
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1104 5th Ave
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4128
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4128
7.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 337 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
East Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
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501 Normal College Ave
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-4337
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-4337
8.4 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 468 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Sheldon High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
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1700 East Fourth Street
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2501
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2501
8.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 356 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
109 N 18th Ave
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-4337
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-4337
8.7 miles
Gr: PK | 43 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Sheldon Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
310 23rd Avenue
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-4346
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-4346
8.7 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 312 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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