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PrivateOtherGrades K–12Religious
1619 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 · (515) 265-6208
Des Moines’ School Grade D− better than 2% of Iowa school districts
Students
74
Students per teacher
9:1
Setting
City
Grades
K–12
What stands out about J. W. Reed Christian Academy
- Small classes: 9 students per teacher
- Private school: it doesn’t take Iowa’s state tests
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1619 E University Ave, Des Moines
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten5
Grade 15
Grade 24
Grade 36
Grade 46
Grade 59
Grade 64
Grade 75
Grade 811
Grade 99
Grade 101
Grade 115
Grade 124
Who goes here
Black 66%Two or more races 31%White 1%Hispanic 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about J. W. Reed Christian Academy from Des Moines families.
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2023–2024 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.