Ankeny Christian Academy vs. Des Moines Christian School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Ankeny Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
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Des Moines Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
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Overview
Ankeny Christian Academy is a Preschool through 12th grade college-preparatory Christian school. The vision of Ankeny Christian Academy is that our students will attain an excellent Christ centered education that will lead them to live both morally and ethically and will successfully prepare their families according to the standards of Christ as they assume their adult roles in society and carry out the principles of the Great Commission.
Des Moines Christian School's mission is equipping minds and nurturing hearts to impact the world for Christ.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
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Year Founded
1992
1948
Students Body
Total Students
509 students
1086 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
7%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
61
150
Kindergarten Students
61
75
Grade 1 Students
29
74
Grade 2 Students
36
75
Grade 3 Students
39
75
Grade 4 Students
38
73
Grade 5 Students
40
53
Grade 6 Students
28
82
Grade 7 Students
32
63
Grade 8 Students
40
46
Grade 9 Students
24
85
Grade 10 Students
40
75
Grade 11 Students
19
80
Grade 12 Students
22
80
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
93 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
20%
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Average Class Size
20
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Number of AP Classes
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4
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:16
1:12
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Clean, neat, and modest)
(Clean, neat, and modest)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Aug. 1 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$6,000
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Tuition Notes
Price represents K-6 tuition costs for first child enrolled
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Acceptance Rate
90%
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Admissions Director
Steven Robinson
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Admissions Associate
Melanie Frericks
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
4
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Drama Club, National Honor Society, Student Council, Technology Club
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