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Kanawha Christian School

470 E 5th St
Kanawha, IA 50447
Kanawha Christian School's purpose is to help Christian parents equip their children to serve God in His world by providing a Christ-centered, academically excellent education.
Kanawha Christian School is maintained for the purpose of educating children in the knowledge of God's world.
The purpose of this school is to help students understand the relationship of God's general revelation in creation to God's special revelation, the Bible.
Furthermore, an equally important purpose of the school is to equip students to live a life of Christian service to God in his/her home, church, community, country, and in the world.
Each child is a distinctively created personality, created in the image of God, but distorted by sin.
The purpose of the Christian school is to nurture the restored image of God in the child who needs to be understood, respected, loved, and guided; to develop his skills, talents, and capabilities to the fullest; and to give a feeling of security as a responsible citizen of the Kingdom of God and our society.
The curriculum is essential to the process of education. The curriculum must be flexible and in harmony with the teachings of Holy Scripture.
The curriculum must be based upon the demonstrated needs of the individual in our changing world.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-10
  • Enrollment: 36 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-10

Student Body

Total Students
36 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Kanawha Christian School's purpose is to help Christian parents equip their children to serve God in His world by providing a Christ-centered, academically excellent education. Kanawha Christian School is maintained for the purpose of educating children in the knowledge of God's world. The purpose of this school is to help students understand the relationship of God's general revelation in creation to God's special revelation, the Bible. Furthermore, an equally important purpose of the school is to equip students to live a life of Christian service to God in his/her home, church, community, country, and in the world. Each child is a distinctively created personality, created in the image of God, but distorted by sin. The purpose of the Christian school is to nurture the restored image of God in the child who needs to be understood, respected, loved, and guided; to develop his skills, talents, and capabilities to the fullest; and to give a feeling of security as a responsible citizen of the Kingdom of God and our society. The curriculum is essential to the process of education. The curriculum must be flexible and in harmony with the teachings of Holy Scripture. The curriculum must be based upon the demonstrated needs of the individual in our changing world.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Kanawha Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-10
  • Enrollment: 36 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Iowa is $8,981 for elementary schools and $11,290 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Iowa is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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