About the School
- King's Christian Academy (KCA) is a non-denominational Pre-K-8 Christian school dedicated to assisting Christian parents in educating their children.
- KCA has been offering an excellent academic education, in participation with parents and churches, since 1955.
- The education at KCA is provided by truly dedicated and well-qualified teachers.
- KCA's faculty is dedicated to integrating the Bible into all subject areas and to emphasizing the character development of every student.
- We desire to exalt our Lord Jesus Christ by providing children with a Bible-centered education, emphasizing a Christian worldview, while fostering academic excellence.
- Our purpose is to prepare children for life.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
94 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
41%
State avg.: 23%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- King's Christian Academy (KCA) is a non-denominational Pre-K-8 Christian school dedicated to assisting Christian parents in educating their children. KCA has been offering an excellent academic education, in participation with parents and churches, since 1955. The education at KCA is provided by truly dedicated and well-qualified teachers. KCA's faculty is dedicated to integrating the Bible into all subject areas and to emphasizing the character development of every student. We desire to exalt our Lord Jesus Christ by providing children with a Bible-centered education, emphasizing a Christian worldview, while fostering academic excellence. Our purpose is to prepare children for life.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for King's Christian Academy?
The application deadline for King's Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to King's Christian Academy is Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Twin Cities (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Pilgrim Lutheran School (0.4 miles away)
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Gr: NS-8 | 86 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
African Methodist Episcopal
3901 1st Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 825-5375
Distance: 0.8 mi
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Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
3755 Pleasant Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 827-3707
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Montessori School
4557 Colfax Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 827-4504
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students
Avg. class size: 115 students
Sports: 9
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
2924 4th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 545-9700
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 98 students
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106 E Diamond Lake Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 825-5914
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students
Avg. class size: 115 students
Sports: 9
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
2924 4th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 545-9700
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 559 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7
Christian
2300 Chicago Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 540-2015
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students
Alternative School
2421 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students
Alternative School
1925 Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 872-3626
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 643 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 22 | Extracurriculars: 35
Catholic
6600 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-2600
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 86 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
African Methodist Episcopal
3901 1st Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 825-5375
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
3755 Pleasant Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 827-3707
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 365 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
525 W 54th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 823-4394
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
5435 11th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55417
(612) 823-8253
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 103 students
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3355 Hiawatha Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 729-0000
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 86 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
African Methodist Episcopal
3901 1st Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 825-5375
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
3755 Pleasant Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 827-3707
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Montessori School
4557 Colfax Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 827-4504
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 98 students
Montessori School
106 E Diamond Lake Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 825-5914
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 365 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
525 W 54th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 823-4394
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(612) 444-2236
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(612) 668-3640
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3640
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(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
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(612) 668-4782
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-4782
0.8 miles
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(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
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Rank:
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Minneapolis, MN 55407
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