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#121 of 157 private schools in IA
Orange City Christian School
Elementary School · Orange City, IA
A private elementary school in Orange City, IA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
604 3RD ST SW, Orange City, IA 51041
- Math 87% vs IA 74% (2025)
- Reading 81% vs IA 75% (2025)
- 12.3:1 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 Orange City 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: Low233/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Orange City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,115
Median home value
$253,600
Median rent
$808/mo
College educated
40.8%
Homeownership
72.8%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51041; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moc-floyd Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 669 | Compare → |
| Spalding Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–6 | 2.8 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Spaulding Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–6 | 2.8 mi | 45 | 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.
Orange City Christian School is listed in Orange City, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Orange City Christian School
Orange City Christian School is a private elementary school in Orange City, IA, serving approximately 296 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #121 of 157 private schools in IA. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Orange City Christian School
What grades does Orange City Christian School serve?
Orange City Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Orange City Christian School?
Orange City Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orange City Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orange City Christian School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Orange City Christian School rank in IA?
Orange City Christian School ranks #121 of 157 private schools in IA.
What is Orange City Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Orange City Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Orange City Christian School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Orange City Christian School has 87% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Is Orange City Christian School a private school?
Yes, Orange City Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Calvinist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Orange City Christian School a religious school?
Orange City Christian School has a Calvinist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 296
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Calvinist
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Sioux County
- Phone
- (712) 737-2274
- Area population (ZIP 51041)
- 7,173
- Area median age
- 32.8
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 51041; 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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