Very Good
#38 of 157 private schools in IA
Top 24% of private schools
Ireton Christian Schools
Elementary School · Ireton, IA
A private elementary school in Ireton, IA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
104 5TH ST, Ireton, IA 51027
- Math 72% vs IA 74% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs IA 70% (2025)
- 7.6:1 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.
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Where Ireton Christian Schools 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low142/100K
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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
$91,875
Median home value
$219,300
Median rent
$1,100/mo
College educated
25.3%
Homeownership
83.6%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51027; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–1 | 0.1 mi | 90 | 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.
Ireton Christian Schools is listed in Ireton, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Ireton Christian Schools
Ireton Christian Schools is a private elementary school in Ireton, IA, serving approximately 58 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #38 of 157 private schools in IA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ireton Christian Schools
What grades does Ireton Christian Schools serve?
Ireton Christian Schools serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Ireton Christian Schools?
Ireton Christian Schools has an enrollment of approximately 58 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ireton Christian Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at Ireton Christian Schools is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Ireton Christian Schools rank in IA?
Ireton Christian Schools ranks #38 of 157 private schools in IA.
What is Ireton Christian Schools's MySchoolScout rating?
Ireton Christian Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Ireton Christian Schools?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ireton Christian Schools has 72% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Is Ireton Christian Schools a private school?
Yes, Ireton Christian Schools 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 Ireton Christian Schools a religious school?
Ireton Christian Schools has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 58
- Gender Split
- 67% M / 33% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Sioux County
- Phone
- (712) 278-2445
- Area population (ZIP 51027)
- 1,443
- Area median age
- 35.7
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 51027; 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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