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Harvest Baptist School

Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12

Fort Dodge, IA

614 2nd Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any Christian school in Fort Dodge
  • Smaller classes than 85% of Christian schools in Iowa
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Fort Dodge, Iowa, Harvest Baptist School is a Baptist private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 66 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 85% of Christian schools in Iowa. The school supports homeschooling families. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 154 days a year. Iowa has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
66
Teachers
13 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 31 girls, 35 boys
Religious affiliation
Baptist
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
154 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 33% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes
Supports homeschooling
Yes, a main role of this school

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 85% of Christian schools in Iowa (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 67% of Christian schools in Iowa.
    • Compared with 27 Christian schools in Iowa.

    Students by survey year

    62’11–1272’13–1446’15–1658’17–1866’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K6
    K7
    TK1
    T11
    18
    25
    35
    46
    56
    65
    86
    95
    103
    113
    125

    Student body

    White61%
    Hispanic or Latino23%
    Black8%
    Two or more races6%
    Asian3%

    Member of

    • Accelerated Christian Education

    Help paying tuition in Iowa

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Harvest Baptist School whether it takes part.

    More about Iowa's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about Harvest Baptist School

    What grades does Harvest Baptist School serve?

    Harvest Baptist School serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Harvest Baptist School?

    About 66 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Harvest Baptist School?

    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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