Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-7
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Whiz Kid Academy
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-7
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-7
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
2019
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
School Motto
The Truth Behind the Failure of Young Children
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Our curriculum is a specialty of Whiz Kid Academy and has been tested and used for over 30 years.
- We offer unique approaches to reading, language, and STEM subjects.
- Once your child leaves our school, they will be fully prepared for the next stage of their academic lives.
- Ourmissionis to build a day school and offer extended care to accommodate working families. Our program is unique and strives to combat the weaknesses of Common Core.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Whiz Kid Academy?
The application deadline for Whiz Kid Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Whiz Kid Academy is Dowling Catholic High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Montessori Children's House (1.1 miles away)
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Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,389 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 20
Catholic
1400 Buffalo Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 222-1015
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 209 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School
1505 42nd Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(151) 577-1690
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 135 students
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
3900 Ashworth Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 225-1952
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 511 students
Catholic
1601 Grand Ave
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 223-1284
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Islamic
1119 5th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 255-0220
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,389 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 20
Catholic
1400 Buffalo Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 222-1015
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: 9-12
Sports: 5
Christian
4801 Franklin Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 350-4008
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 15 students
Christian
4665 72nd St
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 276-9047
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,086 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Christian
13007 Douglas Pkwy
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 334-2240
Distance: 7.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5
Christian
1740 Garfield Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 265-0603
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 209 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School
1505 42nd Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(151) 577-1690
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 511 students
Catholic
1601 Grand Ave
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 223-1284
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Islamic
1119 5th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 255-0220
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
5810 Carpenter Ave
Des Moines, IA 50311
(515) 277-0178
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 303 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
5625 Franklin Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 277-8349
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 209 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School
1505 42nd Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(151) 577-1690
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 135 students
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
3900 Ashworth Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 225-1952
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Islamic
1119 5th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 255-0220
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
5810 Carpenter Ave
Des Moines, IA 50311
(515) 277-0178
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 303 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
5625 Franklin Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 277-8349
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(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
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Clive, IA 50325
(515) 633-4700
Clive, IA 50325
(515) 633-4700
0.6 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 661 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8355 Franklin Avenue
Clive, IA 50325
(515) 633-5700
Clive, IA 50325
(515) 633-5700
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 558 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3650 Woodland Ave
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 633-4000
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 633-4000
1 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 2,178 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
(Math: 69% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 73rd Street
Windsor Heights, IA 50324
(515) 633-5800
Windsor Heights, IA 50324
(515) 633-5800
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Gr: PK-6 | 551 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
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807 23rd St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6500
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6500
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 542 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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