Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Royal Legacy Christian Academy
About the School
- Royal Legacy Christian Academy in Waterloo, IA serves 25 students from kindergarten through 7th grade in a Christian, co–educational city–based setting.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 13:1, supported by 2 full–time teachers.
- Located in a small city locale, Royal Legacy Christian Academy offers elementary and middle school education with a special program emphasis.
- The student body is 91.67% students of color, ranking the school in the top 20% for diversity among Iowa private schools.
- Royal Legacy Christian Academy provides a private school option with relatively small enrollment size in the Waterloo community.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Royal Legacy Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
92%
State avg.: 16%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Royal Legacy Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Royal Legacy Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Royal Legacy Christian Academy is Columbus Catholic High School (2.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Sonrise Christian School & Daycare (0.8 miles away)
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Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 57 students
Christian
928 Jefferson St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 235-6191
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K-5 | 339 students
Catholic
139 E Mitchell Ave
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 233-6202
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students
Catholic
600 Stephan Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 232-1422
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students
Catholic
3225 W 9th St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 232-1422
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
3231 W 9th St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 232-1422
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
3231 W 9th St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 232-1422
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 10
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4520 Rownd Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 266-4565
Distance: 6.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 364 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8
Christian
1015 S. Division Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 235-9309
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
405 16th Avenue Ne
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1692
Distance: 22.8 mi
Gr: 4-10 | 4 students
Pentecostal
700 13th St Ne
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-2743
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 57 students
Christian
928 Jefferson St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 235-6191
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K-5 | 339 students
Catholic
139 E Mitchell Ave
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 233-6202
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students
Catholic
600 Stephan Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 232-1422
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students
Catholic
3225 W 9th St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 232-1422
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 10
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4520 Rownd Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 266-4565
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 57 students
Christian
928 Jefferson St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 235-6191
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students
Catholic
600 Stephan Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 232-1422
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4820 Oster Parkway
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 260-2000
Distance: 8.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students
Catholic
Po Box 256
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1089
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
405 16th Avenue Ne
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1692
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
214 High St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2400
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2400
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,016 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1224 Mobile St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2600
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2600
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1628 Washington St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-1900
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-1900
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1505 Logan Ave
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2500
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2500
1.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 455 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1115 W. 5th Street
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2800
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2800
1.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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