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Sanborn Christian School

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8

Sanborn, IA

405 W 2nd St, Sanborn, IA 51248

Overall grade: B+

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

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 24% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Sanborn since at least 2011

In Sanborn, Iowa, Sanborn Christian School is a Christian private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 103 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 24% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 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–8
Students
103
Teachers
11.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 48 girls, 55 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 58% of Christian elementary schools in Iowa (9 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 61% of Christian elementary schools in Iowa.
    • Compared with 36 Christian elementary schools in Iowa.

    Students by survey year

    83’11–1291’13–1482’15–1692’17–18102’19–20106’21–22103’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K14
    K7
    113
    210
    312
    411
    513
    614
    714
    89

    Student body

    White95%
    Black3%
    Hispanic or Latino2%

    Member of

    • Christian Schools International

    Help paying tuition in Iowa

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

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    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 Sanborn Christian School

    What grades does Sanborn Christian School serve?

    Sanborn Christian School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Sanborn Christian School?

    About 103 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Sanborn Christian 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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