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PrivateOtherGrades K–12Religious
1740 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 · (515) 265-0603
Des Moines’ School Grade D− better than 2% of Iowa school districts
Students
199
Students per teacher
8:1
Setting
City
Grades
K–12
What stands out about Joshua Christian Academy
- Small classes: 8 students per teacher
- Private school: it doesn’t take Iowa’s state tests
Location
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1740 Garfield Ave, Des Moines
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten40
Grade 123
Grade 217
Grade 318
Grade 416
Grade 517
Grade 616
Grade 717
Grade 810
Grade 96
Grade 105
Grade 118
Grade 126
Who goes here
Black 35%White 29%Hispanic 18%Two or more races 13%Asian 6%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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Questions and answers about Joshua Christian Academy from Des Moines families.
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2023–2024 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.