The mission of Marshalltown Christian School is to glorify God by providing a Christ-centered educational opportunity to children in the Marshalltown area: leading to a growing relationship with God through Jesus Christ, a knowledge of the Bible as the only divinely-inspired Word of God, academic excellence, an atmosphere of Christian love and caring, development of Christian character, and service and leadership in church and community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: To glorify God through biblical, Christ-centered education, providing academic excellence, and preparing students for service and leadership.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Marshalltown Christian School?
The application deadline for Marshalltown Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Marshalltown Christian School is Central Iowa Christian Academy (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Francis Catholic School (1.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Francis Catholic School
(Catholic)
310 Columbus Drive
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 753-7977
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 753-7977
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 210 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Central Iowa Christian Academy
(Brethren)
1008 E Olive St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 752-5426
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 752-5426
1.6 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 12 students
Quakerdale Promise Academy
All-boys | Alternative School (Friends)
26866 Co Highway S55
New Providence, IA 50206
(515) 216-4387
New Providence, IA 50206
(515) 216-4387
22.6 miles
Gr: 9-10 | 4 students
Central Iowa Christian School ![Central Iowa Christian School Photo]( "Central Iowa Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
1331 Hobart St
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-3000
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-3000
23 miles
Gr: K-8 | 55 students Avg. class size: 17 students Extracurrculars: 4
Newton Christian School ![Newton Christian School Photo - Students enjoy working on special art projects with local artist Lisa Davis.]( "Newton Christian School Photo - Students enjoy working on special art projects with local artist Lisa Davis.")
(Christian)
1710 N 11th Avenue E
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-1924
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-1924
24.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Central Iowa Christian Academy
(Brethren)
1008 E Olive St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 752-5426
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 752-5426
1.6 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 12 students
Quakerdale Promise Academy
All-boys | Alternative School (Friends)
26866 Co Highway S55
New Providence, IA 50206
(515) 216-4387
New Providence, IA 50206
(515) 216-4387
22.6 miles
Gr: 9-10 | 4 students
Nevada Seventh-day Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
324 6th St
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 215-1092
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 215-1092
28 miles
Gr: K-9 | 14 students
4520 Rownd Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 266-4565
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 266-4565
39.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 181 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Cedar Ridge Christian School
(Christian)
1015 S. Division Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 235-9309
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 235-9309
40.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 364 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Francis Catholic School
(Catholic)
310 Columbus Drive
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 753-7977
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 753-7977
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 210 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Central Iowa Christian Academy
(Brethren)
1008 E Olive St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 752-5426
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 752-5426
1.6 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 12 students
Central Iowa Christian School ![Central Iowa Christian School Photo]( "Central Iowa Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
1331 Hobart St
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-3000
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-3000
23 miles
Gr: K-8 | 55 students Avg. class size: 17 students Extracurrculars: 4
Newton Christian School ![Newton Christian School Photo - Students enjoy working on special art projects with local artist Lisa Davis.]( "Newton Christian School Photo - Students enjoy working on special art projects with local artist Lisa Davis.")
(Christian)
1710 N 11th Avenue E
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-1924
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-1924
24.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
18000 D Ave
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-3679
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-3679
26.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 58 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Francis Catholic School
(Catholic)
310 Columbus Drive
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 753-7977
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 753-7977
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 210 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Newton Christian School ![Newton Christian School Photo - Students enjoy working on special art projects with local artist Lisa Davis.]( "Newton Christian School Photo - Students enjoy working on special art projects with local artist Lisa Davis.")
(Christian)
1710 N 11th Avenue E
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-1924
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-1924
24.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
925 South 16th Street
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 233-0772
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 233-0772
36.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 87 students Tuition listed
St. Cecilia Elementary School
(Catholic)
2900 Hoover Ave
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 232-5290
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 232-5290
37.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 151 students
Immanuel Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4820 Oster Parkway
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 260-2000
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 260-2000
39.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8 N 7th Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1080
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1080
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 387 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
406 Summit St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1070
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1070
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 253 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1016 S 3rd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1020
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1020
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 286 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1002 South 3rd Avenue
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1000
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1000
1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 90 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 90:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 S 11th St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1110
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1110
1.2 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 736 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
School Reviews
5 11/10/2023
My daughters attended Marshalltown Christian and received a great education in a very safe and loving environment. I wouldn't have traded their time at MCS for the world!!
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