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#3 of 157 private schools in IA

Top 1% of private schools

Siouxland Christian School

School · Sioux City, IA

A private school in Sioux City, IA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

6000 GORDON DR, Sioux City, IA 51106

  • Math 70% vs IA 72% (2025)
  • Reading 82% vs IA 74% (2025)
  • 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A9.1 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,303.2
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.2 / 10
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Diversity Index27%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Enrollment281
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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.

Math Proficiency70%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
72%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency82%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
74%(2025 ISASP)

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The neighborhood

Where Siouxland 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Transit 19Minimal Transit
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,903/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sioux 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

$74,486

Median home value

$186,300

Median rent

$1,080/mo

College educated

27.5%

Homeownership

71.2%

Poverty rate

13.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White83.3%
Hispanic6.0%
Black5.0%
Two or More2.5%
Native American1.8%
Asian1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Irving PreschoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK3.7 mi84Compare →
E N Swett Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.4PK4.1 mi205Compare →
Boys & Girls Home Family ServicesPrivate · tuition7.4private1–124.4 mi43Compare →
Bishop Heelan Catholic SchoolsPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–124.6 mi1,447Compare →

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.

Siouxland Christian School is listed in Sioux City, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Siouxland Christian School

Siouxland Christian School is a private school in Sioux City, IA, serving approximately 281 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #3 of 157 private schools in IA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Siouxland Christian School

What grades does Siouxland Christian School serve?

Siouxland Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Siouxland Christian School?

Siouxland Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Siouxland Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Siouxland Christian School is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Siouxland Christian School rank in IA?

Siouxland Christian School ranks #3 of 157 private schools in IA.

What is Siouxland Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Siouxland Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Siouxland Christian School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Siouxland Christian School has 70% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).

Is Siouxland Christian School a private school?

Yes, Siouxland 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 Siouxland Christian School a religious school?

Siouxland Christian School has a Other Religious religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
281
Gender Split
72% M / 28% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Other Religious
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
181 days
Setting
Small City
County
Woodbury County
Area population (ZIP 51106)
28,381
Area average commute
16 min
Area median age
36
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 51106; 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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