Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Sonrise Christian School & Daycare
About the School
- Sonrise Christian School & Daycare in Waterloo, IA enrolls 57 students in grades PK through 4 within a city community setting.
- Founded in 2019, this co–ed Christian elementary program operates with three teachers and a student–teacher ratio of 19:1.
- The school's student body includes 5.88% students of color, reflecting some level of diversity in the local population.
- Tuition and additional program details are not specified, but the school is one of several private options in Waterloo serving preschool and elementary grades.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
57 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 16%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sonrise Christian School & Daycare?
The application deadline for Sonrise Christian School & Daycare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Sonrise Christian School & Daycare is Columbus Catholic High School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Royal Legacy Christian Academy (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Blessed Sacrament School (2.6 miles away)
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Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-7 | 25 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
715 E 4th St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 595-1097
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-5 | 339 students
Catholic
139 E Mitchell Ave
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 233-6202
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students
Catholic
3225 W 9th St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 232-1422
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
3231 W 9th St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 232-1422
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students
Catholic
600 Stephan Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 232-1422
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
3231 W 9th St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 232-1422
Distance: 4.3 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: 8.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
405 16th Avenue Ne
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1692
Distance: 23.0 mi
Gr: 4-10 | 4 students
Pentecostal
700 13th St Ne
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-2743
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-7 | 25 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
715 E 4th St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 595-1097
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-5 | 339 students
Catholic
139 E Mitchell Ave
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 233-6202
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students
Catholic
3225 W 9th St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 232-1422
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students
Catholic
600 Stephan Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 232-1422
Distance: 4.3 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: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students
Catholic
600 Stephan Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 232-1422
Distance: 4.4 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: 8.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students
Catholic
Po Box 256
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1089
Distance: 8.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
405 16th Avenue Ne
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1692
Distance: 12.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 64 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2681 Quail Ave
Readlyn, IA 50668
(319) 939-2237
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
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Bottom 50%10
1628 Washington St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-1900
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-1900
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
(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
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
(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
0.8 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
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1304 Oregon St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2910
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2910
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
School Reviews
5 7/16/2014
all three of my children attend school at sonrise! i have had the best experience with the education, the teachers and the staff. i also use the drop in daycare services regularly and my children are super excited to go.
they provide excellent activities and a very loving atmosphere. they also recieve a solid christian education and have joined the sunday school youth program at their request!
5 7/16/2014
I''m a teacher at sonrise christian school and i would recommend this school to any parent that would like to see their child thrive and grow in an educational christian environment. the small classrooms allow lots of personal one on one interaction and students really excel.
our staff is full of love patience and kindness and every students educational needs are met.
our school also offers before and after care, along with drop in daycare services
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