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Christ The King School

701 Wall Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 233 students
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 233 students
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Christ The King School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:

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Attribute

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
233 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
49%
State avg.: 16%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$6,050 per child
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
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School Mascot
King

School Notes

  • Christ the King School is a pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, Catholic educational facility with more than 200 students.
  • We are located on the south side of Des Moines, Iowa, an expanding part of the city.
  • Children Christ the King School holds a distinctive place among educational institutions in the Des Moines area by providing high-quality, affordable Catholic education for 50 years.
  • Catholic schools have open enrollment policies and are viable options for both Catholic and non-Catholic children of all races, color and ethnic origins.
  • Christ the King School provides its students with the best possible education within the context of our Catholic faith.
  • We place at the heart of our educational process the person of Jesus Christ as we lead, teach and love by his example.
  • At the core of Christ the King School is a commitment to care for each child's soul by blending Catholic values and discipline into a quality academic education.
  • Fully accredited by the State of Iowa, our school follows an educational curriculum approved by the Catholic Diocese of Des Moines.
  • Significant effort is directed toward reading and writing competency, math proficiency, and other areas of scholastic achievement.
  • A full complement and variety of extracurricular and athletic activities also are offered.
  • We believe in a partnership of parents, students and teachers working together to maintain a learning environment that is safe, orderly and nurturing.
  • We are committed to family involvement as an important element of every student's academic, social and religious development.
  • Christ the King School is a pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, Catholic educational facility with more than 200 students.
  • We are located on the south side of Des Moines, Iowa, an expanding part of the city.
  • Children Christ the King School holds a distinctive place among educational institutions in the Des Moines area by providing high-quality, affordable Catholic education for 50 years.
  • Catholic schools have open enrollment policies and are viable options for both Catholic and non-Catholic children of all races, color and ethnic origins.
  • Christ the King School provides its students with the best possible education within the context of our Catholic faith.
  • We place at the heart of our educational process the person of Jesus Christ as we lead, teach and love by his example.
  • At the core of Christ the King School is a commitment to care for each child's soul by blending Catholic values and discipline into a quality academic education.
  • Fully accredited by the State of Iowa, our school follows an educational curriculum approved by the Catholic Diocese of Des Moines.
  • Significant effort is directed toward reading and writing competency, math proficiency, and other areas of scholastic achievement.
  • A full complement and variety of extracurricular and athletic activities also are offered.
  • We believe in a partnership of parents, students and teachers working together to maintain a learning environment that is safe, orderly and nurturing.
  • We are committed to family involvement as an important element of every student's academic, social and religious development.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Sister Mary Richard - Educator, Principal from 1959-1965 -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Christ The King School?
The acceptance rate of Christ The King School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.
Who are famous alumni from Christ The King School?
Christ The King School famous alumni include: Sister Mary Richard - Educator, Principal from 1959-1965.
When is the application deadline for Christ The King School?
The application deadline for Christ The King School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Des Moines, IA is $9,245 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Des Moines, IA is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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