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#156 of 157 private schools in IA
Pathway Christian School
School · Kalona, IA
A private school in Kalona, IA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
5764 HWY 1 SW, Kalona, IA 52247
- 82:1 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 Pathway Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low114/100K
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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)
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Pathway Christian School is listed in Kalona, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Pathway Christian School
Pathway Christian School is a private school in Kalona, IA, serving approximately 82 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 82:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #156 of 157 private schools in IA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pathway Christian School
What grades does Pathway Christian School serve?
Pathway Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Pathway Christian School?
Pathway Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 82 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pathway Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pathway Christian School is 82:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Pathway Christian School rank in IA?
Pathway Christian School ranks #156 of 157 private schools in IA.
What is Pathway Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pathway Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Pathway Christian School a private school?
Yes, Pathway Christian School 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 Pathway Christian School a religious school?
Pathway Christian School has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 82
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 82:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Johnson County
- Phone
- (319) 656-5443
- 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.
- 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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