Very Good
#42 of 157 private schools in IA
Top 26% of private schools
Sheldon Christian School
Elementary School · Sheldon, IA
A private elementary school in Sheldon, IA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
1425 E 9TH ST, Sheldon, IA 51201
- Math 54% vs IA 72% (2025)
- Reading 70% vs IA 75% (2025)
- 8.8:1 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
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
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A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Sheldon 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated982/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sheldon), 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
$70,592
Median home value
$182,500
Median rent
$842/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
73.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51201; 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
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–4 | 0.3 mi | 460 | Compare → |
| St Patrick Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 47 | 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.
Sheldon Christian School is listed in Sheldon, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Sheldon Christian School
Sheldon Christian School is a private elementary school in Sheldon, IA, serving approximately 100 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #42 of 157 private schools in IA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sheldon Christian School
What grades does Sheldon Christian School serve?
Sheldon Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Sheldon Christian School?
Sheldon Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 100 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheldon Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheldon Christian School is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sheldon Christian School rank in IA?
Sheldon Christian School ranks #42 of 157 private schools in IA.
What is Sheldon Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sheldon Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Sheldon Christian School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sheldon Christian School has 54% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Is Sheldon Christian School a private school?
Yes, Sheldon Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Sheldon Christian School a religious school?
Sheldon Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 100
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- O'Brien County
- Phone
- (712) 324-2429
- Area population (ZIP 51201)
- 6,226
- Area average commute
- 16.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 51201; 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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