Franklin Christian Day School in Leon, IA, serves 29 students in grades 1 through 11 within a rural community setting.
The co鈥揺d school has a Mennonite religious orientation and is associated with other religious school memberships.
The student鈥搕eacher ratio of 4:1, supported by a teaching staff of 7 educators.
The school offers regular elementary and secondary programs focused on a faith鈥揵ased education.
Franklin Christian Day School is one of several private religious schools located near Leon, IA, providing an option for families seeking rural Mennonite education.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-11
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-11
Student Body
Total Students
29 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Franklin Christian Day School?
The application deadline for Franklin Christian Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Franklin Christian Day School is New Hampton Christian School (44.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Zadie Creek School (19.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Malachy School (39.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Zadie Creek School
(Amish)
10835 E 255th Ave
Eagleville, MO 64442
(660) 838-6307
Eagleville, MO 64442
(660) 838-6307
19.7 miles
Gr: 1-7 | 19 students
Poverty Ridge Amish School
All-girls (Amish)
Rr 1 Box 160d
Mercer, MO 64661
Mercer, MO 64661
20.6 miles
Gr: 2-7 | 12 students
Rolling Meadow Amish School
Alternative School (Amish)
24986 Us Hwy 65
Princeton, MO 64673
Princeton, MO 64673
29.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 8 students
Mayflower Heritage Christian School
(Baptist)
604 E Townline St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-0026
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-0026
39.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 46 students
St. Malachy School
(Catholic)
403 W Clark St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-7125
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-7125
39.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Hampton Christian School
(Christian)
305 E Burton St
New Hampton, MO 64471
(660) 439-2751
New Hampton, MO 64471
(660) 439-2751
44.3 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 21 students
Main Street School
Alternative School
925 Main St
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1275
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1275
48 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 32 students
Show Me Christian Youth Home
(Christian)
24302 Mahin Rd, P.O. Box 6, La Monte,
Galt, MO 64641
(660) 347-5982
Galt, MO 64641
(660) 347-5982
49.7 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 43 students
Dowling Catholic High School
(Catholic)
1400 Buffalo Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 222-1015
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 222-1015
56.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,389 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 20 Tuition listed
Joshua Christian Academy
(Christian)
1740 Garfield Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 265-0603
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 265-0603
57 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Zadie Creek School
(Amish)
10835 E 255th Ave
Eagleville, MO 64442
(660) 838-6307
Eagleville, MO 64442
(660) 838-6307
19.7 miles
Gr: 1-7 | 19 students
Poverty Ridge Amish School
All-girls (Amish)
Rr 1 Box 160d
Mercer, MO 64661
Mercer, MO 64661
20.6 miles
Gr: 2-7 | 12 students
Rolling Meadow Amish School
Alternative School (Amish)
24986 Us Hwy 65
Princeton, MO 64673
Princeton, MO 64673
29.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 8 students
Mayflower Heritage Christian School
(Baptist)
604 E Townline St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-0026
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-0026
39.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 46 students
St. Malachy School
(Catholic)
403 W Clark St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-7125
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-7125
39.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Malachy School
(Catholic)
403 W Clark St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-7125
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-7125
39.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students
Victory Christian Academy ![Victory Christian Academy Photo]( "Victory Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
805 N 1st St
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 962-1632
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 962-1632
41.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 29 students Tuition listed
Main Street School
Alternative School
925 Main St
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1275
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1275
48 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 32 students
216 Liberty Street
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-2414
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-2414
59.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 549 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Peoria Christian School
(Christian)
110 Peoria West St
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 625-4131
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 625-4131
66.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Ne Poplar St
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-4816
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-4816
3.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 291 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1203 Ne Poplar Street
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-4452
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-4452
3.3 miles
Gr: 3-6 | 168 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
201 Se 6th St
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-6521
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-6521
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 173 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
403 S Front St
Humeston, IA 50123
(641) 877-2521
Humeston, IA 50123
(641) 877-2521
5.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 98 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
403 S Front St
Humeston, IA 50123
(641) 877-2521
Humeston, IA 50123
(641) 877-2521
11.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 132 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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