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#106 of 157 private schools in IA
Waterloo Christian School
School · Waterloo, IA
A private school in Waterloo, IA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
1307 W RIDGEWAY AVE 1, Waterloo, IA 50701
- Math 89% vs IA 72% (2025)
- Reading 95% vs IA 74% (2025)
- 15.1:1 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 Waterloo 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 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,946/100K
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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
$62,857
Median home value
$183,400
Median rent
$846/mo
College educated
29.8%
Homeownership
67.1%
Poverty rate
15.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50701; 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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Waterloo Christian School is listed in Waterloo, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Waterloo Christian School
Waterloo Christian School is a private school in Waterloo, IA, serving approximately 241 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #106 of 157 private schools in IA. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waterloo Christian School
What grades does Waterloo Christian School serve?
Waterloo Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Waterloo Christian School?
Waterloo Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 241 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterloo Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterloo Christian School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Waterloo Christian School rank in IA?
Waterloo Christian School ranks #106 of 157 private schools in IA.
What is Waterloo Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waterloo Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Waterloo Christian School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waterloo Christian School has 89% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Is Waterloo Christian School a private school?
Yes, Waterloo 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 Waterloo Christian School a religious school?
Waterloo Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 241
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Black Hawk County
- Phone
- (319) 235-9309
- Area population (ZIP 50701)
- 29,745
- Area average commute
- 15 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 50701; 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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