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#81 of 157 private schools in IA
Mayflower Heritage Christian School
Elementary School · Creston, IA
A private elementary school in Creston, IA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
604 E TOWNLINE ST, Creston, IA 50801
- 7.8:1 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
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
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Where Mayflower Heritage Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,307/100K
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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
$55,453
Median home value
$120,700
Median rent
$676/mo
College educated
25.9%
Homeownership
70.1%
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50801; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creston Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Creston Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 1–5 | 1.0 mi | 420 | Compare → |
| St Malachy SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 128 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mayflower Heritage Christian School is listed in Creston, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mayflower Heritage Christian School
Mayflower Heritage Christian School is a private elementary school in Creston, IA, serving approximately 43 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #81 of 157 private schools in IA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mayflower Heritage Christian School
What grades does Mayflower Heritage Christian School serve?
Mayflower Heritage Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Mayflower Heritage Christian School?
Mayflower Heritage Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 43 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mayflower Heritage Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mayflower Heritage Christian School is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mayflower Heritage Christian School rank in IA?
Mayflower Heritage Christian School ranks #81 of 157 private schools in IA.
What is Mayflower Heritage Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mayflower Heritage Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mayflower Heritage Christian School a private school?
Yes, Mayflower Heritage Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Mayflower Heritage Christian School a religious school?
Mayflower Heritage Christian School has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 43
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 7.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Union County
- Phone
- (641) 782-0026
- Area population (ZIP 50801)
- 9,027
- Area median age
- 40.2
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.
- 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 50801; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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