Ankeny Christian Academy

Ankeny Christian Academy

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
1604 W 1st St,  Ankeny, IA
3.9
3.5
330 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Joyce Hansen
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average ACT Score
28
Average GPA
3.73
Annual Tuition
$6,840
Religious Affiliation
Christian

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
C+
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.73
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
25
Part Time Teachers
1
College Prep
Average ACT
28
Math
25
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
80%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
92.1%
Two or more races
3.2%
Hispanic
1.8%
Black
1.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Iowa State University 36 Students
University of Iowa 15 Students
Des Moines Area Community College 12 Students
Cedarville University 9 Students
Grand View University 6 Students
Drake University 5 Students
Faith Baptist Bible College & Theological Seminary 5 Students
Harvard University 4 Students
Central College 4 Students
Northwestern College - Iowa 4 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 10 Students
Biology 6 Students
Finance 4 Students
Engineering 4 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 3 Students
Mechanical Engineering 3 Students
Architecture 3 Students
Biblical Studies 3 Students
Aerospace Engineering 2 Students
Aeronautics and Aviation Technology 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 18 Reviews
5.0 Senior
12/5/2024
I've gone to Ankeny Christian Academy my entire life, and I am so blessed to be graduating from there. The school cares so much about their students, and we get to go to school everyday knowing that we are cared for.
4.0 Junior
11/29/2022
The teachers are very helpful in learning the issue is the strictness of the rules thus making it difficult to follow
3.0 NicheUser
1/29/2015
They have sports teams but almost no other clubs or organizations.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 8 Reviews
5.0 student
12/10/2016
ACA has taught me so much. Yes we may be small, but the 11 years that I have been enrolled there have been the best. Our athletics are thriving at the moment, and with the new expansion it gives us the confidence and motivation to learn. I love to see the little ones look up to the high school and w...
5.0 parent
2/19/2014
ACA is a blessing. My daughter was bullied so badly in the public school that we had to pull her out. ACA welcomed her and made her feel safe and special. I believe that my children get a solid education in a loving, Christian environment.
1.0 parent
8/29/2013
This is NOT a non-denominational school. Not only is this school anti-Catholic (claiming the Pope is the antichrist in their 11th grade World History textbook) but it teaches against many religions. For example, their textbooks state that the Seventh Day Adventist religion is a cult. Many parents ha...
1.0 other
8/10/2012
Do not enroll your children in Ankeny Christian Academy if you are Catholic. Even though they advertise they are non-denominational.The textbooks they teach from are anti-catholic. Check them out.

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Ankeny Christian Academy is a private Christian school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 1604 W 1st St in Ankeny, IA. Annual tuition is $6,840. The school has a total enrollment of 330 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Ankeny Christian Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+. The average GPA is 3.73. The average ACT score is 28. The average home value in this area is $367,397. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ankeny High School, Ankeny Centennial High School, St Luke the Evangelist Catholic School, and more. Learn more about what Ankeny has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ankeny Christian Academy.

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