Des Moines Christian Schools

Des Moines Christian Schools

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
13007 Douglas Pky,  Urbandale, IA
4.0
3.9
1,096 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Glenn Vos, Superintendent
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average ACT Score
27
Average GPA
3.77
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$10,600
Religious Affiliation
Christian

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
A-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.77
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
63
Full Time Teachers
59
Part Time Teachers
4
College Prep
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
28
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
65%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
90%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
92.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3%
Black
2.2%
Two or more races
1.5%
Hispanic
1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Iowa State University 99 Students
University of Iowa 77 Students
University of Northern Iowa 30 Students
Drake University 27 Students
Dordt University 23 Students
Central College 22 Students
Grand Canyon University 18 Students
Northwestern College - Iowa 17 Students
Baylor University 14 Students
Des Moines Area Community College 14 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 25 Students
Biology 24 Students
Psychology 20 Students
Nursing 17 Students
Accounting 12 Students
Pre-Law Studies 12 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 10 Students
Finance 9 Students
Engineering 8 Students
Elementary Education 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 75 Reviews
4.0 Senior
8/11/2023
I think Des Moines Christian is a great faith-based school that I would no doubt send my kids to as well, however, I believe they are way more interested in appearances than just being a school for God. A lot of it goes into pleasing the donors which makes sense because they have built a lot of our school for us.
5.0 Alum
6/27/2023
I moved to Des Moines Christian school halfway through my sophomore year. When I got there everyone accepted me and I felt like I had a personal connection with my teacher and classmates right away. My grades overall became way better because I was able to learn more from these teachers and if I struggled they were patient with me. One thing I'd say that could change is some of the higher up staff members wanting to become a lot bigger. Once you become such a big school you lose the personal connections with everyone.
5.0 Sophomore
3/12/2021
Des Moines Christian School is a great place. Some of the teachers are not that great but at least they try. The administration is not very good but i make it through the day.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 28 Reviews
5.0 student
7/8/2023
This is a great school, everyone is great including the teachers, the teachers really try to get to know you and help you. The teachers make learning fun for the most part and don’t teach you lies or stuff that kids should not know.
1.0 other
10/17/2019
Don't go to this school unless you actually know what you're getting into. EVERYONE will seem nice the first time you make a visit, but during the school year everyone gets put in their own places. If you have money and are outspoken you have friends no matter what. If you don't have either and are...
5.0 parent
8/9/2018
Athletics, academics and faith infused throughout the school makes this an outstanding school. Test scores are impressive. My kids have gone on to excel in their collegiate studies and we are grateful to Des Moines Christian for equipping them well.
5.0 other
8/31/2017
I attended DMCS from Pre-K through graduation. I'm so thankful for the wonderful education I received, and the amazing teachers who taught me. I can't emphasize enough how great the teaching staff is at DMCS. My math teacher stayed after school with me 3 days a week without extra pay, just because I...

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