J. W. Reed Christian Academy
Religious school · Grades K–12
Des Moines, IA
1619 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- A private school in Des Moines
In Des Moines, Iowa, J. W. Reed Christian Academy is a faith-based private school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 74 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. The school day runs about 7 hours, 162 days a year. Iowa has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–12
- Students
- 74
- Teachers
- 8.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 39 girls, 35 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Other religious
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 162 days
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Student body
Help paying tuition in Iowa
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask J. W. Reed Christian 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 J. W. Reed Christian Academy
What grades does J. W. Reed Christian Academy serve?
J. W. Reed Christian Academy serves grades K–12.
How many students attend J. W. Reed Christian Academy?
About 74 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at J. W. Reed Christian 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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