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Waterloo Christian School

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12

Waterloo, IA

1307 W Ridgeway Ave 1, Waterloo, IA 50701

Overall grade: B-

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

  • B-Class size
  • B-College-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 120% since 2011–12
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Waterloo, Iowa, Waterloo Christian School is a Christian private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 312 students attend, with roughly 15 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 120% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 170 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
312
Teachers
21 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
14.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 177 girls, 135 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
170 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 20% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 81% of Christian schools in Iowa.
    • Compared with 27 Christian schools in Iowa.

    Students by survey year

    142’11–12106’17–18133’19–20241’21–22312’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K24
    K26
    TK3
    124
    236
    326
    425
    523
    625
    720
    823
    923
    1025
    1119
    1214

    Student body

    White83%
    Asian7%
    Black5%
    Two or more races4%

    Member of

    • Association 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 Waterloo Christian 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 Waterloo Christian School

    What grades does Waterloo Christian School serve?

    Waterloo Christian School serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Waterloo Christian School?

    About 312 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Waterloo 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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