St. Luke The Evangeli Catholic School in Ankeny, IA, serves 243 co–ed students from kindergarten through 8th grade in a rural community setting.
Founded in 2015, the school provides Catholic–oriented elementary and middle school education with a udent–teacher ratio of 14:1.
The school employs 18 teachers and has a udent diversity representation of 12 percent.
Luke The Evangeli Catholic School is a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES).
The school is located near other private education options, including Ankeny Chriian Academy (PK–12) and Cottontail Creek Montessori School (PK–K).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 243 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-8
Year Founded
2015
Student Body
Total Students
243 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$4,800 for 1st Child (Parishioner Rate)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Luke The Evangelist Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Luke The Evangelist Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to St. Luke The Evangelist Catholic School is Ankeny Christian Academy (1.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ankeny Christian Academy ![Ankeny Christian Academy Photo]( "Ankeny Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
1604 West 1st St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-8114
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-8114
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 509 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ankeny KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3055 N. Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50021
(515) 964-0688
Ankeny, IA 50021
(515) 964-0688
3.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Cottontail Creek Montessori School
Montessori School
7297 Nw Fisher Ln
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 289-1401
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 289-1401
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 93 students
Oralabor KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
225 SW Oralabor Road
Ankeny, IA 50023
(833) 905-3276
Ankeny, IA 50023
(833) 905-3276
3.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Johnston KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
8601 Thomas Ave
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 214-1036
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 214-1036
6.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ankeny Christian Academy ![Ankeny Christian Academy Photo]( "Ankeny Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
1604 West 1st St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-8114
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-8114
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 509 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gospel Assembly Christian Academy
(Christian)
4665 72nd St
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 276-9047
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 276-9047
7.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 15 students
2905 Ne 46th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 630-1250
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 630-1250
8.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 706 students
Empigo Academy
(Christian)
4801 Franklin Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 350-4008
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 350-4008
9 miles
Gr: 9-12 Sports: 5 Tuition listed
4111 Hubbell Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 266-5065
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 266-5065
9.6 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 42 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ankeny Christian Academy ![Ankeny Christian Academy Photo]( "Ankeny Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
1604 West 1st St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-8114
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-8114
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 509 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gospel Assembly Christian Academy
(Christian)
4665 72nd St
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 276-9047
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 276-9047
7.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 15 students
St. Pius X Catholic School
(Catholic)
3601 66th Street
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 276-1061
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 276-1061
8.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 397 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
2905 Ne 46th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 630-1250
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 630-1250
8.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 706 students
Holy Trinity
(Catholic)
2922 Beaver Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 255-3162
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 255-3162
8.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 430 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ankeny Christian Academy ![Ankeny Christian Academy Photo]( "Ankeny Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
1604 West 1st St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-8114
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-8114
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 509 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ankeny KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3055 N. Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50021
(515) 964-0688
Ankeny, IA 50021
(515) 964-0688
3.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Cottontail Creek Montessori School
Montessori School
7297 Nw Fisher Ln
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 289-1401
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 289-1401
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 93 students
Oralabor KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
225 SW Oralabor Road
Ankeny, IA 50023
(833) 905-3276
Ankeny, IA 50023
(833) 905-3276
3.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Johnston KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
8601 Thomas Ave
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 214-1036
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 214-1036
6.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2920 Nw 9th St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9690
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9690
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 551 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
(Math: 79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1302 N Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9700
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9700
2.1 miles
Gr: 8-9 | 1,021 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
(Math: 83% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3800 Nw Abilene Rd
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9629
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9629
2.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 639 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1202 W First St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9680
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9680
2.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 346 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1010 Nw Prairie Ridge Dr
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9705
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9705
2.2 miles
Gr: 6-7 | 1,004 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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