Pella Christian Grade School is a wonderful place for students to develop their God-given gifts for a life of service in God's kingdom.
Our school strives to teach about our world from a Biblical perspective.
Pella Christian Grade School offers a Spanish Immersion option for children in preschool through eighth grade. Spanish Immersion helps children become bilingual, as students learn all core subjects in Spanish.
Playing, working, and praising God together, students are expected to accomplish academic goals, to respect authority and each other, and increase in their love for their Creator and His world.
God continues to bless our school with committed teachers, talented volunteers, and financial gifts.
Explore our website to learn more about our school.
The school's mission statement is "Proclaiming the Lordship of Jesus Christ in all spheres of life and learning, Pella Christian Grade School, together with the parents, provides excellent academic training rooted in God's infallible Word, challenging students to develop their individual God-given gifts for a life of service in God's kingdom."
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked IA School
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 549 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,000
- Average class size: 19 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Pella Christian Grade School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia, ESL, Reading and Math Support Services
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Spanish
Year Founded
1912
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 1993, 1994
Student Body
Total Students
549 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
Average Class Size
19 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition assistance available, include Iowa Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) of over $7,600 per student.
Admissions Director
Teresa Ulferts
Application URL
Endowment Size
$5.5 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Discipleship GroupsLEGO Club
MathCountsMiddle School House Groups
Arts and Music Programs:
ChoirMarching Band
Theater Troupe
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Clay Target Shooting
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Pella Christian Grade School cost?
Pella Christian Grade School's tuition is approximately $9,000 for private students.
What schools are Pella Christian Grade School often compared to?
Pella Christian Grade School is often viewed alongside schools like Dowling Catholic High School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Pella Christian Grade School offer?
Pella Christian Grade School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.
What is Pella Christian Grade School's ranking?
Pella Christian Grade School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Pella Christian Grade School?
The application deadline for Pella Christian Grade School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 8/5/2021
We love PCGS! We love that our children are in a place where they are being taught the Word of God daily and being rooted and grounded in truth while they are not in our home, all while receiving top-notch academics. We are so thankful for this school and its teachers.
5 11/18/2020
My 5 children have attended Pella Christian Grade School. The teachers cared about them as individuals. They were challenged to grow academically and spiritually.
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