Ames Christian School (ACS) is a non-denominational Christian school offering personalized Christian education to children and their families in the Ames area.
Ames Christian School strives to equip students to think, learn, discern, and act according to Biblical principles in order to embrace and fulfill God's unique purpose for their lives.
Our curriculum includes materials from a variety of publishers include ABeka, ACSI, CSI, Pearson, Houghton Mifflin, Nystrom, and Zaner-Bloser. Regardless of the text used, our Christian teachers teach each subject from a Biblical perspective.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1992
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
87 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Ames Christian School (ACS) is a non-denominational Christian school ministeringto children and their families in the Ames area. We offer an ourstandingEarly Childhood Program that includes a Preschool and Childcare Programfor three and four year old children. The Early Childhood Program have a QRS rating of 4. Our elementary programincludes a full academic program including Art,Music, Physical Education,andComputer instruction. Gifted teachers mentor and provide personalized christian education throughsmaller class sizes. We provide a safe, disciplined,caring learning environment that promotes academic excellence and builds Christian character. Theneeds of the whole childare addressed. We participate in mission and outreach projects at every grade level.Our Iowa Assessments class score averages have consistently been above the Iowa and National classscores averages.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ames Christian School often compared to?
Ames Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Cecilia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Ames Christian School?
The application deadline for Ames Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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