Ottumwa Christian School "Where the Heart of Education is the Education of the Heart." O.C.S. exists to help Christian parents fulfill their God-given responsibility in bringing up their children in the nurture and admonition of our Lord Jesus.
The purpose of OCS is to glorify and magnify the name of our Lord through all activities and functions of the school.
We are fully committed to a Christ-centered, Bible-based instructional program implemented by well-trained and well-qualified born-again teachers who have dedicated their lives to serving the Lord in the OCS classrooms.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,450
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Ottumwa Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
79 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 17%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
6 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Registration & Academic Fees not included in tuition. Tuition can be paid in lump sum or 9 monthly payments by ACH draft. Tuition subject to change.
Admissions Director
P. Eklund, Principal
Admissions Associate
V. Pickett, Office Mgr.
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ottumwa Christian School cost?
Ottumwa Christian School's tuition is approximately $2,450 for private students.
What sports does Ottumwa Christian School offer?
Ottumwa Christian School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Basketball.
When is the application deadline for Ottumwa Christian School?
The application deadline for Ottumwa Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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