Sheldon Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Sheldon, IA
1425 E 9th St, Sheldon, IA 51201
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 69% of Christian schools in Iowa
- Serving families in Sheldon since at least 2011
In Sheldon, Iowa, Sheldon Christian School is a Christian private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 96 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 69% of Christian elementary schools in Iowa. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 179 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
- 96
- Teachers
- 11.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 49 girls, 47 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 179 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 69% of Christian elementary schools in Iowa (8 students per teacher).
- Larger than 58% of Christian elementary schools in Iowa.
- Compared with 36 Christian elementary schools in Iowa.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
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 Sheldon Christian School 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 Sheldon Christian School
What grades does Sheldon Christian School serve?
Sheldon Christian School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Sheldon Christian School?
About 96 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Sheldon 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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