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#63 of 157 private schools in IA
Top 40% of private schools
Ankeny Christian Academy
School · Ankeny, IA
A private school in Ankeny, IA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
1604 W 1ST ST, Ankeny, IA 50023
- Math 77% vs IA 72% (2025)
- Reading 92% vs IA 74% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IA
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Ankeny Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,188/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ankeny), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$113,914
Median home value
$327,200
Median rent
$1,191/mo
College educated
55.3%
Homeownership
70.4%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50023; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrace Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK | 1.0 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Southview Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 8–9 | 1.1 mi | 881 | Compare → |
| Northview Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 8–9 | 1.2 mi | 1,021 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Ankeny Christian Academy is listed in Ankeny, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Ankeny Christian Academy
Ankeny Christian Academy is a private school in Ankeny, IA, serving approximately 429 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #63 of 157 private schools in IA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ankeny Christian Academy
What grades does Ankeny Christian Academy serve?
Ankeny Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Ankeny Christian Academy?
Ankeny Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 429 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ankeny Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ankeny Christian Academy is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Ankeny Christian Academy rank in IA?
Ankeny Christian Academy ranks #63 of 157 private schools in IA.
What is Ankeny Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Ankeny Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ankeny Christian Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ankeny Christian Academy has 77% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Is Ankeny Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Ankeny Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Ankeny Christian Academy a religious school?
Ankeny Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 429
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- (515) 965-8114
- Area population (ZIP 50023)
- 45,286
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 50023; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 ISASP; directory SY 2021–22
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