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#102 of 157 private schools in IA

Heritage Christian School

Elementary School

255 HACKBERRY ST, North Liberty, IA 52317

Private

Enrollment

183

Student-Teacher

12.5:1

Score

5.9

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

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#102 of 157

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Heritage Christian School

5.9/10

Elementary School in North Liberty · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Buford Garner Elementary

6.0/10

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8.6/10

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About Heritage Christian School

Heritage Christian School is a private elementary school in North Liberty, IA. Heritage Christian School serves approximately 183 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Heritage Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #102 of 157 private schools in IA.

Structured state assessment records for Heritage Christian School show 97% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).

How it compares0.6 pts below IA schools
  • This school 5.9 · Average
  • IA avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 183 students, Heritage Christian School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Heritage Christian School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Heritage Christian School compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in North Liberty, IA

Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
This School
vs
15.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
183
This School
vs
500
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.9
This School
vs
7.4
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 88% vs 0%
Black 2.2% vs 0%
Hispanic 2.2% vs 0%
Asian 2.2% vs 0%
Heritage Christian School North Liberty Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Heritage Christian School (this school) 5.9
Buford Garner Elementary 6.0
Penn Elementary School 8.6
James Van Allen Elementary School 6.9
North Central Junior High School 6.8
Christine Grant Elementary 8.1
North Bend Elementary 7.9

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B- 4.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.5:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B- 5.3 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,211
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 6.5 / 10
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Diversity Index 22%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.1 / 10
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Enrollment 183
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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

Test Scores IA ISASP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 97.3% (2025 ISASP)
School
State
74.0% (2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency 95.1% (2025 ISASP)
School
State
74.6% (2025 ISASP)

Based on 14 test records from IA state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 88.0%
Two or More 5.5%
Black 2.2%
Hispanic 2.2%
Asian 2.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

255 HACKBERRY ST, North Liberty, IA 52317

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Heritage Christian School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Wickham Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Coralville), which scores notably higher. Another option is Penn Elementary School (rated 8.6/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Oak Hill Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 3.4 miles away, in nearby Tiffin), which scores notably higher. For more schools in North Liberty, see our North Liberty schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 6.0 mi
School Distance Rating
Buford Garner Elementary North Liberty 0.4 mi 6.0
Penn Elementary School North Liberty 0.6 mi 8.6
James Van Allen Elementary School North Liberty 0.9 mi 6.9
North Central Junior High School North Liberty 1.1 mi 6.8
Christine Grant Elementary North Liberty 1.3 mi 8.1
Liberty High School North Liberty 1.2 mi 6.7
PURPLE BLOOM SCHOOL LLC Coralville 2.5 mi
Wickham Elementary Coralville 2.5 mi 8.7
North Bend Elementary North Liberty 2.1 mi 7.9
HILLSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Coralville 3.4 mi
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF IOWA CITY Coralville 3.4 mi 7.4
Kirkwood Elementary School Coralville 3.8 mi 5.4
Northwest Junior High School Coralville 4.0 mi 5.9
Oak Hill Elementary Tiffin 3.4 mi 8.5
Tiffin Elementary Tiffin 3.5 mi 3.0
Central Elementary School Coralville 4.5 mi 5.8
Norman Borlaug Elementary School Coralville 4.8 mi 5.3
Lincoln Elementary School Iowa City 5.4 mi 6.6
Clear Creek Amana Middle School Tiffin 4.6 mi 7.6
West Senior High School Iowa City 6.0 mi 6.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 52317 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$108,156

Median Home Value

$314,700

Median Rent

$1,221/mo

Population

22,392

College Educated

54.1%

Homeownership

70.1%

Avg Commute

23.6 min

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Median Age

32.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Heritage Christian School

What grades does Heritage Christian School serve?

Heritage Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Heritage Christian School?

Heritage Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 183 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Christian School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Heritage Christian School rank in IA?

Heritage Christian School ranks #102 of 157 private schools in IA.

What is Heritage Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Heritage Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Heritage Christian School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Heritage Christian School has 97% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).

Is Heritage Christian School a private school?

Yes, Heritage Christian School 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 Heritage Christian School a religious school?

Heritage Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
37 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
69 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
183
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
173 days
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Johnson County

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