Joshua Christian Academy-Main Campus

Joshua Christian Academy is the school of choice in the Martin Luther King Jr Park area.

Joshua Christian Academy serves students in grades K-12.

A Christian education is the aim of Joshua Christian Academy in Martin Luther King Jr Park.

Joshua Christian Academy students enjoy a playground in Martin Luther King Jr Park.

Students take pride and care of their outdoor garden plot in Martin Luther King Jr Park.

Joshua Christian Academy is nestled into the quiet neighborhood of Martin Luther King Jr Park.

Joshua Christian Academy serves Des Moines students near and far.

Joshua Christian Academy-Main Campus

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12

1740 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA

Martin Luther King Jr Park Neighborhood

114 Students

B+

Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
7:1

Average GPA
3.77

Graduation Rate
100%

Annual Tuition
$7,000

Religious Affiliation
Christian

Academics

C+

Teachers

B+

College Prep

B+

Resources/Facilities

Clubs and Activities

C+

Sports

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.77

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

7:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Part Time Teachers

College Prep

Four-Year Matriculation Rate

50%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Black

58.2%

White

24.6%

Hispanic

15.6%

Asian or Pacific Islander

1.6%

School Rankings

#2 Best HS for the Arts in Iowa

#3 Most Diverse Private HS in Iowa

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.

Drake University 2 Students

Northwestern College - Iowa 2 Students

Arizona State University 1 Students

Kansas State University 1 Students

Iowa State University 1 Students

Georgia Institute of Technology 1 Students

Des Moines Area Community College 1 Students

Academy of Art University 1 Students

Brenau University 1 Students

California Lutheran University 1 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Business 1 Students

Nursing 1 Students

Biology 1 Students

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 1 Students

Accounting 1 Students

Elementary Education 1 Students

Journalism 1 Students

Interior Design 1 Students

Criminal Justice and Corrections 1 Students

Actuarial Science 1 Students

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45 Total Sales

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$26K - $473K Price Range

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(515) 461-6816

220 Total Sales

118 Near This School

$14K - $467K Price Range

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(515) 361-5728

72 Total Sales

9 Near This School

$92K - $500K Price Range

Ryan Hoover
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Home Realty

(641) 627-6639

331 Total Sales

12 Near This School

$43K - $395K Price Range

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(515) 461-8688

43 Total Sales

5 Near This School

$190K - $520K Price Range

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204 Total Sales

88 Near This School

$25K - $542K Price Range

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List Price Range

$69K - $288K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$153,283

Median Lot Size

6,969 Sq Ft

% Renters

42%

Average Household Income

$47,021

% of College Grads

11%

Median Age

Average House Size

960 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

54.3%

Homes for Sale

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- 1.5 Baths
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Homes for Rent

$950 - $2,810 per month
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- 1-3 Baths
- 453+ Sq Ft
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Des Moines, IA
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$2,100 per month
- 1,440 Sq Ft
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Unit 3303

Des Moines, IA
Parking spaces are available in the garage for $100 per month, with a maximum of two spaces available.

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$755 - $1,410 per month
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- Studio - 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 318+ Sq Ft
418 E Grand Ave

Des Moines, IA
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Fairmount Education

3rd to 12th
Private

Grand View Christian School

Pre-K to 12th
Private

Ankeny Christian Academy

Pre-K to 12th
Private

B+

Crowley Park

Playground
Multi-Purpose Field

MLK Park

Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails

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Picnic Area
Trails
Playground

Grandview Park

Basketball
Bike Trails
Disc Golf

Ashfield Park

Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area

Stewart Square Park

Picnic Area
Trails
Playground

Pocket Park

Playground

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Joshua Christian Academy-Main Campus is a private Christian school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 1740 Garfield Ave in Des Moines, IA. Annual tuition is $7,000. The school has a total enrollment of 114 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. Joshua Christian Academy-Main Campus has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+. The average GPA is 3.77, and the graduation rate is 100%. The average home value in this area is $153,283. Discover additional schools in the area, like Fairmount Education, Grand View Christian School, Ankeny Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Des Moines has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Joshua Christian Academy-Main Campus.

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