Summit Schools vs. Isaac Newton Christian Academy
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School Overview
School
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Top Rankings
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Isaac Newton Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
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Overview
Thank you for your interest in Summit Schools! Summit Schools is an alternative to public and parochial education, but even more than that, we are a close knit community whose mission is to challenge the educational growth of each individual child.
As the only independent, non-religious school in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, we enjoy our unique position and are proud of the progress our students make individually and as a whole.
Our students excel because of our high expectations, multi-sensory approach to teaching and learning, and attention to the individual needs and gifts of each child.
Families select Summit Schools for their children because they place a high value on education.
Our dedicated faculty continuously strives to meet the challenge of preparing students for the future in an ever-changing world and collectively create an excellent educational program that allows students to become confident, independent thinkers who demonstrate a love for learning throughout their lives.
Isaac Newton Christian Academy is a non-denominational, Christian school serving families in Cedar Rapids and the surrounding area. We are accredited by the State of Iowa and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), and all of our teachers are State-certified.
Our mission is "Christlike Character -- Academic Excellence". We have a rigorous academic program, and high test scores.
We teach all subjects from a Christian Biblical Worldview.
We are known for developing caring, responsible, servant leaders and advanced students.
We serve students Pre-K through High School. Our high school features dual credit courses from Colorado Christian University with adjunct CCU professors on our staff. We also have dual credit courses offered online through LeTourneau University, and are part of the Iowa online AP academy.
We offer before and after school care, as well as an extended day program for our Pre-K students.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia
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Year Founded
1998
1989
Students Body
Total Students
111 students
359 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
8%
Students by Grade
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Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
6
20
Kindergarten Students
10
41
Grade 1 Students
14
25
Grade 2 Students
14
46
Grade 3 Students
15
37
Grade 4 Students
16
46
Grade 5 Students
10
23
Grade 6 Students
8
35
Grade 7 Students
7
20
Grade 8 Students
11
24
Grade 9 Students
-
20
Grade 10 Students
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9
Grade 11 Students
-
9
Grade 12 Students
-
4
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
28 teachers
Average Class Size
16
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Number of AP Classes
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10
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
1:13
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$8,090
$8,300
Tuition Notes
PreK-8th grade
Pre-K tuition is $3600. K-6 tuition is $8300. 7th-8th $8400. High School tuition is $9500. We have multi-student discounts, and several scholarship programs. We are a member of the Heart of Iowa STO Program, which is a scholarship program for non-public, accredited schools.
% on Financial Aid
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30%
Admissions Director
Larisa Bickel
Tracy King
Admissions Associate
Kathleen Reinwart
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
8
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
2
7
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
First LEGO League Team, Yearbook Club
Concert Band, Praise Band, Robotics Club, Speech and Spelling Bee, Student Council, Technology Club, Yearbook