Ames Christian School Photo - Grandparent's Day

Top 3 Best Iowa Private Schools Belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 15 private schools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) serving 3,300 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 Des Moines Christian School, Great River Christian School, and Isaac Newton Christian Academy.
The average tuition cost is $8,668, which is lower than the Iowa private school average tuition cost of $9,730.
100% of private schools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) in Iowa (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Des Moines Christian School
Des Moines Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
13007 Douglas Pkwy
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 334-2240
Grades: PK-12
| 1,086 students
Great River Christian School
(Christian)
426 Harrison Ave
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2255
Grades: PK-12
| 118 students
Isaac Newton Christian Academy
Isaac Newton Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(7)
1635 Linmar Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 362-9512
Grades: PK-12
| 359 students
Morning Star Academy
Morning Star Academy Photo - Upper school students on their annual field trip to Chicago.
(Christian)
(2)
1426 Tanglefoot Ln
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-5700
Grades: PK-12
| 220 students
Ames Christian School
Ames Christian School Photo - Grandparent's Day
925 South 16th Street
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 233-0772
Grades: PK-6
| 87 students
3636 Cottage Grove Ave Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 366-7462
Grades: PK-12
| 164 students
Community Christian School
Community Christian School Photo - Community Christian School is a non-denominational school in Fort Dodge, IA.
(Christian)
2406 9 1/2 Ave S
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 573-3011
Grades: PK-8
| 138 students
Heritage Christian School
Heritage Christian School Photo - Our Pre-K program is taught by passionate, state-certified teachers with early childhood education endorsements. They create a nurturing environment where students feel comfortable and safe as they learn and grow.
(Christian)
255 Hackberry St
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 626-4777
Grades: PK-8
| 213 students
Joshua Christian Academy
(Christian)
1740 Garfield Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 265-0603
Grades: PK-12
| 139 students
604 E Townline St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-0026
Grades: K-8
| 46 students
Mt Pleasant Christian School
(Christian)
1505 E Washington St
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-8613
Grades: K-12
| 82 students
Oskaloosa Christian School
(Christian)
726 N. E Street
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 672-2174
Grades: K-8
| 201 students
Ottumwa Christian School
(Christian)
458 N Court St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-9119
Grades: PK-12
| 89 students
Tri-state Christian School
(Christian)
5025 Saratoga Rd
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 231-3701
Grades: K-12
| 116 students
Waterloo Christian School
(Christian)
1307 W Ridgeway Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 235-9309
Grades: K-12
| 242 students

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