Very Good
#29 of 157 private schools in IA
Top 18% of private schools
Cedar Valley Christian School
School · Cedar Rapids, IA
A private school in Cedar Rapids, IA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
3636 COTTAGE GROVE AVE SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
- Math 71% vs IA 72% (2025)
- Reading 78% vs IA 74% (2025)
- 8.5:1 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 Cedar Valley Christian School 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 8Car-Dependent
- Transit 9Minimal Transit
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,957/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,848
Median home value
$190,700
Median rent
$857/mo
College educated
40.5%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52403; 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
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Newton Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 274 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Cedar Valley Christian School is listed in Cedar Rapids, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Cedar Valley Christian School
Cedar Valley Christian School is a private school in Cedar Rapids, IA, serving approximately 133 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #29 of 157 private schools in IA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cedar Valley Christian School
What grades does Cedar Valley Christian School serve?
Cedar Valley Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Cedar Valley Christian School?
Cedar Valley Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 133 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Valley Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Valley Christian School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Cedar Valley Christian School rank in IA?
Cedar Valley Christian School ranks #29 of 157 private schools in IA.
What is Cedar Valley Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cedar Valley Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Cedar Valley Christian School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedar Valley Christian School has 71% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Is Cedar Valley Christian School a private school?
Yes, Cedar Valley Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Cedar Valley Christian School a religious school?
Cedar Valley Christian School has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 133
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Linn County
- Phone
- (319) 366-7462
- Area population (ZIP 52403)
- 23,023
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 52403; 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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