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#108 of 157 private schools in IA
Pella Christian High School
High School · Pella, IA
A private high school in Pella, IA serving grades 9th – 12th.
300 EAGLE LN, Pella, IA 50219
- Math 91% vs IA 67% (2025)
- Reading 87% vs IA 74% (2025)
- 12.4:1 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 Pella Christian High 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,060/100K
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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
$83,601
Median home value
$272,600
Median rent
$995/mo
College educated
46%
Homeownership
69.5%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50219; 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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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pella High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 791 | 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.
Pella Christian High School is listed in Pella, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Pella Christian High School
Pella Christian High School is a private high school in Pella, IA, serving approximately 253 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #108 of 157 private schools in IA. State assessment records show 91% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pella Christian High School
What grades does Pella Christian High School serve?
Pella Christian High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pella Christian High School?
Pella Christian High School has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pella Christian High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pella Christian High School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Pella Christian High School rank in IA?
Pella Christian High School ranks #108 of 157 private schools in IA.
What is Pella Christian High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pella Christian High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Pella Christian High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pella Christian High School has 91% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Is Pella Christian High School a private school?
Yes, Pella Christian High 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 Pella Christian High School a religious school?
Pella Christian High School has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 253
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Marion County
- Phone
- (641) 628-4440
- Area population (ZIP 50219)
- 14,267
- Area average commute
- 14.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 50219; 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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