Diamond Star Academy
Independent school · Grades K–8
Clinton, IA
400 N Bluff Blvd, Clinton, IA 52732
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- B-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Clinton
- One of the 3 largest independent schools in Iowa
Diamond Star Academy is an independent private school in Clinton, Iowa, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 222 students and around 16 students per teacher. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Iowa has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 222
- Teachers
- 14 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 15.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 117 girls, 105 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 84% of independent elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 1,445 independent elementary schools nationwide.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Iowa
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Diamond Star Academy whether it takes part.
- Students First Education Savings Accounts · Education savings account
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Diamond Star Academy
What grades does Diamond Star Academy serve?
Diamond Star Academy serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Diamond Star Academy?
About 222 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Diamond Star Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Iowa has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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