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Tipton Christian Academy

Tipton Christian Academy was founded by Pastor Ken Carroll as a ministry of the Tipton Bible Church.
TCA has offered excellence in Christian education since 1952 and remains one of the oldest Christian schools in the state of Iowa.
TCA provides a Christ-centered education for students in kindergarten-12th grade. The TCA staff strives to point our students to salvation in Christ alone, and to prepare them to serve Christ in today's society, using the talents and abilities He has given them.
TCA offers an individualized program that enables each child to succeed at his/her own learning level.

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 9 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
9 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Tipton Christian Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Bible & Fine Arts Competitions for 7th-12th gradeChoir
Drama Production for 7th-12th grade

Source: Verified school update

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The application deadline for Tipton Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 9 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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