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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:

School Overview

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

Religious Affiliation

Christian

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 $8,999 for elementary schools and $11,342 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).