Joshua Christian Academy-Main Campus

Joshua Christian Academy is the school of choice in the Martin Luther King Jr Park area.

Joshua Christian Academy serves students in grades K-12.

A Christian education is the aim of Joshua Christian Academy in Martin Luther King Jr Park.

Joshua Christian Academy students enjoy a playground in Martin Luther King Jr Park.

Students take pride and care of their outdoor garden plot in Martin Luther King Jr Park.

Joshua Christian Academy is nestled into the quiet neighborhood of Martin Luther King Jr Park.

Joshua Christian Academy serves Des Moines students near and far.

Joshua Christian Academy-Main Campus

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12

1740 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA

Martin Luther King Jr Park Neighborhood

114 Students

B+

Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
7:1

Average GPA
3.77

Graduation Rate
100%

Annual Tuition
$7,000

Religious Affiliation
Christian

Academics

C+

Teachers

B+

College Prep

B+

Resources/Facilities

Clubs and Activities

C+

Sports

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.77

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

7:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Part Time Teachers

College Prep

Four-Year Matriculation Rate

50%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Black

58.2%

White

24.6%

Hispanic

15.6%

Asian or Pacific Islander

1.6%

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School Rankings

#2 Best HS for the Arts in Iowa

#3 Most Diverse Private HS in Iowa

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.

Drake University 2 Students

Northwestern College - Iowa 2 Students

Arizona State University 1 Students

Kansas State University 1 Students

Iowa State University 1 Students

Georgia Institute of Technology 1 Students

Des Moines Area Community College 1 Students

Academy of Art University 1 Students

Brenau University 1 Students

California Lutheran University 1 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Business 1 Students

Nursing 1 Students

Biology 1 Students

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 1 Students

Accounting 1 Students

Elementary Education 1 Students

Journalism 1 Students

Interior Design 1 Students

Criminal Justice and Corrections 1 Students

Actuarial Science 1 Students

Agents Specializing Near This School

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(515) 414-7961

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8 Near This School

$12K - $416K Price Range

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(515) 500-2960

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(515) 329-7795

699 Total Sales

147 Near This School

$8K - $680K Price Range

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(641) 354-5516

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About Martin Luther King Jr Park

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List Price Range

$68K - $281K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$152,403

Median Lot Size

6,969 Sq Ft

% Renters

42%

Household Income

$47,021

% of College Grads

11%

Median Age

Average House Size

958 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

55.4%

Homes for Sale

$230,000
- Studio
- 3 Baths
- 2,806 Sq Ft
1513 Des Moines St

71 Days On Market
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Darson Grantham

Keller Williams Realty GDM

(515) 949-4562
$187,500
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,175 Sq Ft
703 Maxwelton Dr

77 Days On Market
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$319,000
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,075 Sq Ft
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92 Days On Market
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RE/MAX Precision

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Homes for Rent

$1,477 - $2,666 per month
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- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 547+ Sq Ft
425 SW 11th St

Des Moines, IA
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$750 per month
- Studio
- 80,730 Sq Ft
4200 Grand Ave

Des Moines, IA
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Ben Grotzke LPT Realty, LLC
$864 - $2,150 per month
- Rowat Lofts
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 334+ Sq Ft
601 E Vine St

Des Moines, IA
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Multi-Purpose Field

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Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails

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Trails
Playground

Grandview Park

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Bike Trails
Disc Golf

Ashfield Park

Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area

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Trails
Playground

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