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#114 of 157 private schools in IA
Timothy Christian School
Elementary School · Wellsburg, IA
A private elementary school in Wellsburg, IA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
18000 D AVE, Wellsburg, IA 50680
- Math 64% vs IA 75% (2025)
- Reading 91% vs IA 77% (2025)
- 8.7:1 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 Timothy 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average413/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,684
Median home value
$123,700
Median rent
$625/mo
College educated
13.3%
Homeownership
93%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50680; 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
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agwsr Elementary at WellsburgEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–2 | 1.7 mi | 68 | 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.
Timothy Christian School is listed in Wellsburg, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Timothy Christian School
Timothy Christian School is a private elementary school in Wellsburg, IA, serving approximately 53 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #114 of 157 private schools in IA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Timothy Christian School
What grades does Timothy Christian School serve?
Timothy Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Timothy Christian School?
Timothy Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 53 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Timothy Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Timothy Christian School is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Timothy Christian School rank in IA?
Timothy Christian School ranks #114 of 157 private schools in IA.
What is Timothy Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Timothy Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Timothy Christian School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Timothy Christian School has 64% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Is Timothy Christian School a private school?
Yes, Timothy 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 Timothy Christian School a religious school?
Timothy Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 53
- Gender Split
- 40% M / 60% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.9 hours
- Days Per Year
- 173 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Grundy County
- Phone
- (641) 869-3679
- Area population (ZIP 50680)
- 1,077
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 51.5
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 50680; 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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