Royal Legacy Christian Academy

Royal Legacy Christian Academy in Waterloo, IA serves 25 students from kindergarten through 7th grade in a Christian, co–educational city–based setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 13:1, supported by 2 full–time teachers.
Located in a small city locale, Royal Legacy Christian Academy offers elementary and middle school education with a special program emphasis.
The student body is 91.67% students of color, ranking the school in the top 20% for diversity among Iowa private schools.
Royal Legacy Christian Academy provides a private school option with relatively small enrollment size in the Waterloo community.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: Kindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Royal Legacy Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7

Student Body

Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
92%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Royal Legacy Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Royal Legacy Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: Kindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Iowa is $8,981 for elementary schools and $11,290 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Iowa is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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