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 (2026)
- 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
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
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
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Tipton Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Tipton Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Tipton Christian Academy is Scattergood Friends School (11.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Zion Lutheran School (13.6 miles away)
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Scattergood Friends School ![Scattergood Friends School Photo - Scattergood offers a Sustainable Agriculture Endorsement. Students earning this endorsement take five farm-related Project classes over the course of four years, complete an agriculturally-related topic for either their Junior or Senior research papers and design and execute a 30-hour service project with with Scattergood Farm's livestock, 35 acre restored prairie, or 10 acre certified organic vegetable fields and fruit orchards.]( "Scattergood Friends School Photo - Scattergood offers a Sustainable Agriculture Endorsement. Students earning this endorsement take five farm-related Project classes over the course of four years, complete an agriculturally-related topic for either their Junior or Senior research papers and design and execute a 30-hour service project with with Scattergood Farm's livestock, 35 acre restored prairie, or 10 acre certified organic vegetable fields and fruit orchards.")
(Friends)
1951 Delta Ave
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 519-1860
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 519-1860
11.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
117 E Prairie St
Wilton, IA 52778
(563) 732-2912
Wilton, IA 52778
(563) 732-2912
13.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students
Regina Catholic Education Center
(Catholic)
2150 Rochester Ave
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 499-9020
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 499-9020
20.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 902 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 12
950 Dover St
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 338-6061
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 338-6061
20.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Iowa Conservatory ![Iowa Conservatory Photo - Costume Studio]( "Iowa Conservatory Photo - Costume Studio")
Special Program Emphasis
123 N. Linn St.
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 804-5943
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 804-5943
21.9 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 50 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Scattergood Friends School ![Scattergood Friends School Photo - Scattergood offers a Sustainable Agriculture Endorsement. Students earning this endorsement take five farm-related Project classes over the course of four years, complete an agriculturally-related topic for either their Junior or Senior research papers and design and execute a 30-hour service project with with Scattergood Farm's livestock, 35 acre restored prairie, or 10 acre certified organic vegetable fields and fruit orchards.]( "Scattergood Friends School Photo - Scattergood offers a Sustainable Agriculture Endorsement. Students earning this endorsement take five farm-related Project classes over the course of four years, complete an agriculturally-related topic for either their Junior or Senior research papers and design and execute a 30-hour service project with with Scattergood Farm's livestock, 35 acre restored prairie, or 10 acre certified organic vegetable fields and fruit orchards.")
(Friends)
1951 Delta Ave
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 519-1860
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 519-1860
11.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Regina Catholic Education Center
(Catholic)
2150 Rochester Ave
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 499-9020
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 499-9020
20.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 902 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 12
Iowa Conservatory ![Iowa Conservatory Photo - Costume Studio]( "Iowa Conservatory Photo - Costume Studio")
Special Program Emphasis
123 N. Linn St.
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 804-5943
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 804-5943
21.9 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 50 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3636 Cottage Grove Ave Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 366-7462
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 366-7462
29.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 164 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Tanager Place School
Special Education School
2309 C St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 365-9164
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 365-9164
29.5 miles
Gr: 3-11 | 22 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Scattergood Friends School ![Scattergood Friends School Photo - Scattergood offers a Sustainable Agriculture Endorsement. Students earning this endorsement take five farm-related Project classes over the course of four years, complete an agriculturally-related topic for either their Junior or Senior research papers and design and execute a 30-hour service project with with Scattergood Farm's livestock, 35 acre restored prairie, or 10 acre certified organic vegetable fields and fruit orchards.]( "Scattergood Friends School Photo - Scattergood offers a Sustainable Agriculture Endorsement. Students earning this endorsement take five farm-related Project classes over the course of four years, complete an agriculturally-related topic for either their Junior or Senior research papers and design and execute a 30-hour service project with with Scattergood Farm's livestock, 35 acre restored prairie, or 10 acre certified organic vegetable fields and fruit orchards.")
(Friends)
1951 Delta Ave
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 519-1860
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 519-1860
11.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
117 E Prairie St
Wilton, IA 52778
(563) 732-2912
Wilton, IA 52778
(563) 732-2912
13.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students
Regina Catholic Education Center
(Catholic)
2150 Rochester Ave
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 499-9020
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 499-9020
20.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 902 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 12
950 Dover St
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 338-6061
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 338-6061
20.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Iowa Conservatory ![Iowa Conservatory Photo - Costume Studio]( "Iowa Conservatory Photo - Costume Studio")
Special Program Emphasis
123 N. Linn St.
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 804-5943
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 804-5943
21.9 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 50 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
117 E Prairie St
Wilton, IA 52778
(563) 732-2912
Wilton, IA 52778
(563) 732-2912
13.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students
Regina Catholic Education Center
(Catholic)
2150 Rochester Ave
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 499-9020
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 499-9020
20.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 902 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 12
950 Dover St
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 338-6061
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 338-6061
20.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Ss Mary And Mathias Catholic School
(Catholic)
2407 Cedar St
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-3264
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-3264
22.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 291 students
374 Holiday Road
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-9650
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 338-9650
23.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Tipton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Lemon
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-6131
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-6131
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Tipton High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 E 6th St
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-6027
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-6027
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 302 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Tipton Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
725 West 7th St.
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-6025
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-6025
0.7 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 256 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Bennett Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Cedar St
Bennett, IA 52721
(563) 890-2226
Bennett, IA 52721
(563) 890-2226
8.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 76 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
North Cedar Jr/sr High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Ball Street
Clarence, IA 52216
(563) 452-3179
Clarence, IA 52216
(563) 452-3179
8.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 243 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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