Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Marshalltown Christian School
About the School
- The mission of Marshalltown Christian School is to glorify God by providing a Christ-centered educational opportunity to children in the Marshalltown area: leading to a growing relationship with God through Jesus Christ, a knowledge of the Bible as the only divinely-inspired Word of God, academic excellence, an atmosphere of Christian love and caring, development of Christian character, and service and leadership in church and community.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 16%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: To glorify God through biblical, Christ-centered education, providing academic excellence, and preparing students for service and leadership.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Marshalltown Christian School?
The application deadline for Marshalltown Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Marshalltown Christian School is Central Iowa Christian Academy (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Francis Catholic School (1.4 miles away)
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Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
310 Columbus Drive
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 753-7977
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 12 students
Brethren
1008 E Olive St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 752-5426
Distance: 22.6 mi
Gr: 9-10 | 4 students
All-boys | Alternative School (Friends)
26866 Co Highway S55
New Providence, IA 50206
(515) 216-4387
Distance: 23.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 55 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
1331 Hobart St
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-3000
Distance: 24.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
1710 N 11th Avenue E
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-1924
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 12 students
Brethren
1008 E Olive St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 752-5426
Distance: 22.6 mi
Gr: 9-10 | 4 students
All-boys | Alternative School (Friends)
26866 Co Highway S55
New Providence, IA 50206
(515) 216-4387
Distance: 28.0 mi
Gr: K-9 | 14 students
Seventh Day Adventist
324 6th St
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 215-1092
Distance: 39.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 10
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4520 Rownd Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 266-4565
Distance: 40.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 364 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8
Christian
1015 S. Division Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 235-9309
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
310 Columbus Drive
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 753-7977
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 12 students
Brethren
1008 E Olive St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 752-5426
Distance: 23.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 55 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
1331 Hobart St
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-3000
Distance: 24.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
1710 N 11th Avenue E
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-1924
Distance: 26.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 4
Christian
18000 D Ave
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-3679
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
310 Columbus Drive
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 753-7977
Distance: 24.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
1710 N 11th Avenue E
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-1924
Distance: 36.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 87 students
925 South 16th Street
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 233-0772
Distance: 37.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 151 students
Catholic
2900 Hoover Ave
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 232-5290
Distance: 39.5 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4820 Oster Parkway
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 260-2000
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Woodbury Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8 N 7th Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1080
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1080
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 387 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
406 Summit St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1070
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1070
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 253 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Anson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1016 S 3rd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1020
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1020
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 286 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Marshalltown Virtual Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1002 South 3rd Avenue
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1000
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1000
1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 90 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 90:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
B R Miller Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 S 11th St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1110
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1110
1.2 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 736 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
School Reviews
5 11/10/2023
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