About the School
- 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 Facts
Student Body
Total Students
42 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 16%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students
Catholic
1020 4th Ave
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-3181
Distance: 8.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Sports: 4
Christian
1425 E 9th Street
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2429
Distance: 8.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
908 6th Ave
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4532
Distance: 8.1 mi
Gr: K-6 | 60 students
Catholic
908 6th Ave
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4532
Distance: 9.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students
Calvinist
604 3rd St Sw
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-2274
Distance: 9.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 312 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
216 Michigan Ave Sw
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4114
Distance: 14.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 12
Christian
925 5th St
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1013
Distance: 15.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students
Calvinist
1811 Hayes Ave
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1921
Distance: 18.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students
Catholic
523 Madison Street
Remsen, IA 51050
(712) 786-1433
Distance: 21.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 404 students
Calvinist
712 20th Ave Se
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2821
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students
Catholic
1020 4th Ave
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-3181
Distance: 8.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Sports: 4
Christian
1425 E 9th Street
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2429
Distance: 8.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
908 6th Ave
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4532
Distance: 8.1 mi
Gr: K-6 | 60 students
Catholic
908 6th Ave
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4532
Distance: 9.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students
Calvinist
604 3rd St Sw
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-2274
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students
Catholic
1020 4th Ave
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-3181
Distance: 8.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Sports: 4
Christian
1425 E 9th Street
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2429
Distance: 8.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
908 6th Ave
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4532
Distance: 9.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students
Calvinist
604 3rd St Sw
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-2274
Distance: 12.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
103 W Bertha St
Paullina, IA 51046
(712) 949-3915
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Moc-floyd Valley Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
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/
Top 20%10
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/
Bottom 50%10
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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