Very Good
#16 of 157 private schools in IA
Top 10% of private schools
Hillcrest Academy
High School · Kalona, IA
A private high school in Kalona, IA serving grades 9th – 12th.
1421 540TH ST SW, Kalona, IA 52247
- Math 72% vs IA 70% (2025)
- Reading 81% vs IA 76% (2025)
- 6.7:1 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 Hillcrest 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low114/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,140
Median home value
$257,400
Median rent
$806/mo
College educated
33.2%
Homeownership
75.1%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52247; 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
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Pathway Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.3 | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 82 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Hillcrest Academy is listed in Kalona, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Hillcrest Academy
Hillcrest Academy is a private high school in Kalona, IA, serving approximately 64 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #16 of 157 private schools in IA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hillcrest Academy
What grades does Hillcrest Academy serve?
Hillcrest Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hillcrest Academy?
Hillcrest Academy has an enrollment of approximately 64 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Academy is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Hillcrest Academy rank in IA?
Hillcrest Academy ranks #16 of 157 private schools in IA.
What is Hillcrest Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillcrest Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Hillcrest Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillcrest Academy has 72% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Is Hillcrest Academy a private school?
Yes, Hillcrest Academy is a private coeducational school with a Mennonite affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Hillcrest Academy a religious school?
Hillcrest Academy has a Mennonite religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 64
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Mennonite
- School Day
- 7.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Johnson County
- Phone
- (319) 656-2073
- Area population (ZIP 52247)
- 5,301
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 52247; 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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