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Best Iowa Private Schools Belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 private schools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) serving 3,543 students in Iowa. You can also find more schools membership associations in Iowa.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) in Iowa include Great River Christian School, Des Moines Christian School, and Isaac Newton Christian Academy.
The average tuition cost is $8,718, which is lower than the Iowa private school average tuition cost of $9,320.
100% of private schools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 15

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 15

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) in Iowa (2026)

Map of Cedar Ridge Christian School
Cedar Ridge Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 364 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8
Christian
1015 S. Division Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 235-9309
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Des Moines Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,086 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Christian
13007 Douglas Pkwy
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 334-2240
(2)
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Map of Great River Christian School
Great River Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 118 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
426 Harrison Ave
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2255
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Isaac Newton Christian Academy Photo
Isaac Newton Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 422 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
1635 Linmar Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 362-9512
(7)
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Morning Star Academy Photo
Morning Star Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 220 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
1426 Tanglefoot Ln
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-5700
(2)
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Ames Christian School
Gr: PK-6 | 87 students
925 South 16th Street
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 233-0772
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Cedar Valley Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 164 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
3636 Cottage Grove Ave Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 366-7462
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Community Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Christian
2406 9 1/2 Ave S
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 573-3011
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Heritage Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
255 Hackberry St
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 626-4777
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Map of Joshua Christian Academy
Joshua Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5
Christian
1740 Garfield Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 265-0603
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Map of Mayflower Heritage Christian School
Mayflower Heritage Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 46 students
Baptist
604 E Townline St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-0026
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Map of Mt Pleasant Christian School
Mt Pleasant Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 82 students
Christian
1505 E Washington St
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-8613
(1)
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Map of Oskaloosa Christian School
Oskaloosa Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 201 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6
Christian
726 N. E Street
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 672-2174
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Map of Ottumwa Christian School
Ottumwa Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 1
Christian
458 N Court St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-9119
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Map of Tri-state Christian School
Tri-state Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 116 students
Christian
5025 Saratoga Rd
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 231-3701
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) in Iowa?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) in Iowa include Great River Christian School, Des Moines Christian School, and Isaac Newton Christian Academy.
How many private schools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) are located in Iowa?
15 private schools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) are located in Iowa.
How much do private schools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) cost in Iowa?
The average tuition cost is $8,718, which is lower than the Iowa private school average tuition cost of $9,320.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) in Iowa?
Iowa private schools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) are approximately 18% minority students, which is higher than the Iowa private school average of 16%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) are religiously affiliated in Iowa?
100% of private schools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).
15
Private Schools
3,543
Students
$8,718
Avg. Tuition
18%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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