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