The Ocheyedan Christian School Society was first organized in March of 1938 for the purpose of providing a summer Bible School for the children of the congregation of the Christian Reformed Church.
This was done for nine years. Then in March of 1947, at the annual School Society meeting, a constitution was adopted.
The school board at this time included Harry Sikma, president; George De Groot, vice president; Cornelius Runia, secretary; John Wolterstorff, treasurer; Pete Bosma and Laurence Ringling.
The mission of Ocheyedan Christian School is to develop in each of God's children a knowledge and understanding of Christ and His creation based on God's word so that they can obediently serve God and others as they work and play.
We are a fully state-accredited school with certified teachers. We offer students opportunities in curricular and co-curricular activities, helping to develop the child intellectually, emotionally, socially, and spiritually.
Christian schooling requires a commitment of time, energy, and resources.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Student Body
Total Students
45 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Ocheyedan Christian School?
The application deadline for Ocheyedan Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Ocheyedan Christian School is Alpha Omega Academy (30.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Mary's School (15.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Mary's School ![St. Mary's School Photo]( "St. Mary's School Photo")
(Catholic)
1206 8th Ave
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-5236
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-5236
15.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
1770 Eleanor St
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-4861
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-4861
15.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
405 W 2nd Street
Sanborn, IA 51248
(712) 729-3288
Sanborn, IA 51248
(712) 729-3288
16.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
1111 4th Ave West
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-6428
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-6428
20.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 154 students
Sheldon Christian School
(Christian)
1425 E 9th Street
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2429
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2429
22 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Sports: 4
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
804 N 2nd Ave E
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(800) 682-7396
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(800) 682-7396
30.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 3,412 students
Western Christian High School
(Christian)
925 5th St
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1013
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1013
33.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Christian High School
(Calvinist)
1811 Hayes Ave
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1921
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1921
34 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students
Unity Christian High School
(Christian)
216 Michigan Ave Sw
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4114
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4114
38.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 312 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Netherlands Reformed Christian School
(Calvinist)
712 20th Ave Se
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2821
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2821
40.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 404 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Mary's School ![St. Mary's School Photo]( "St. Mary's School Photo")
(Catholic)
1206 8th Ave
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-5236
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-5236
15.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
1770 Eleanor St
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-4861
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-4861
15.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
405 W 2nd Street
Sanborn, IA 51248
(712) 729-3288
Sanborn, IA 51248
(712) 729-3288
16.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
1111 4th Ave West
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-6428
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-6428
20.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 154 students
Sheldon Christian School
(Christian)
1425 E 9th Street
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2429
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2429
22 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Sports: 4
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Mary's School ![St. Mary's School Photo]( "St. Mary's School Photo")
(Catholic)
1206 8th Ave
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-5236
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-5236
15.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
1770 Eleanor St
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-4861
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-4861
15.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
405 W 2nd Street
Sanborn, IA 51248
(712) 729-3288
Sanborn, IA 51248
(712) 729-3288
16.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Sheldon Christian School
(Christian)
1425 E 9th Street
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2429
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2429
22 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Sports: 4
1020 4th Ave
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-3181
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-3181
22.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sibley-ocheyedan High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 11th Ave Ne
Sibley, IA 51249
(712) 754-3601
Sibley, IA 51249
(712) 754-3601
9.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Sibley-ocheyedan Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 11th Ave Ne
Sibley, IA 51249
(712) 754-2542
Sibley, IA 51249
(712) 754-2542
9.9 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 185 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
416 9th Ave
Sibley, IA 51249
(712) 754-3636
Sibley, IA 51249
(712) 754-3636
10.2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 308 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Harris-lake Park Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
105 Ave A West
Lake Park, IA 51347
(712) 832-3437
Lake Park, IA 51347
(712) 832-3437
11.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 167 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Harris-lake Park High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
905 South Market
Lake Park, IA 51347
(712) 832-3809
Lake Park, IA 51347
(712) 832-3809
11.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 174 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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