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#57 of 157 private schools in IA

Top 36% of private schools

Tri-state Christian School

School · Asbury, IA

A private school in Asbury, IA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

5025 SARATOGA RD, Asbury, IA 52002

  • Math 82% vs IA 72% (2025)
  • Reading 84% vs IA 74% (2025)
  • 10.1:1 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)
B+7.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+4.1 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,183
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.0 / 10
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Diversity Index25%
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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Enrollment156
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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 Proficiency82%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
72%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency84%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
74%(2025 ISASP)

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The neighborhood

Where Tri-state 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Transit 19Minimal Transit
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low199/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Asbury), 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

$88,060

Median home value

$273,400

Median rent

$1,051/mo

College educated

40%

Homeownership

74.6%

Poverty rate

10%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52002; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White86.5%
Two or More5.8%
Hispanic3.2%
Black2.6%
Asian1.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Holy Family Catholic SchoolsPrivate · tuition5.5PK–122.3 mi1,018Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Tri-state Christian School is listed in Asbury, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Tri-state Christian School

Tri-state Christian School is a private school in Asbury, IA, serving approximately 156 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #57 of 157 private schools in IA. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tri-state Christian School

What grades does Tri-state Christian School serve?

Tri-state Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Tri-state Christian School?

Tri-state Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 156 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tri-state Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Tri-state Christian School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Tri-state Christian School rank in IA?

Tri-state Christian School ranks #57 of 157 private schools in IA.

What is Tri-state Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Tri-state Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Tri-state Christian School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tri-state Christian School has 82% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).

Is Tri-state Christian School a private school?

Yes, Tri-state 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 Tri-state Christian School a religious school?

Tri-state Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
156
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
169 days
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Dubuque County
Area population (ZIP 52002)
17,931
Area average commute
17.7 min
Area median age
39.4
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 52002; 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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