Admissions

Thank you for your interest in Community Christian School.

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Admission Criteria

At our school, a successful partnership with families—and a meaningful experience for each student—begins with shared understanding and clear expectations. We encourage you to review the following admission criteria as the first step in joining our school community.

    • At least one parent or guardian has a personal testimony of a relationship with Jesus Christ.

    • There is membership in, or regular attendance at, a church in which the Bible is sincerely believed to be the inspired word of God which is the basis for all life and learning.

    • Parents desiring to send students to Community Christian School are in a Biblical marriage which is defined as a covenant relationship between one man and one woman. Single parents or guardians are in a Biblical relationship.

    • Each student gives evidence of a commitment to the learning process based on past records and entrance interviews.

    • Each student gives evidence of or potential for emotional stability, a satisfactory behavior record, and adequate social adjustment.

    • There is a commitment on the part of the parents to support the work of Community Christian through prayer, volunteering, and faithfully meeting all financial obligations.

    • There is an understanding of and agreement with the mission of Community Christian School to provide children with a Christ-centered education in which Jesus Christ is acknowledged in every area of life.

Admission Process

Step 1: Submit An Inquiry

We'd love to get to know your family and learn more about your student! Please take a moment to complete our Inquiry Form, and a member of our Admissions team will be in touch with you soon.

Step 2: School Visit & Interview

Once we receive your inquiry, we’ll contact you to schedule a time for a school tour and a new student interview.

Step 3: Apply To Attend CCS

Once an inquiry is submitted and a student meets our Admissions Criteria, our Admissions team will reach out with the next steps in the process. The application process begins HERE!

Tuition & Fees

The value of a Christian education is an investment that cannot be measured.

At CCS, we want Christian education to be a viable possibility for anyone who desires it.

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  • Families with children who will turn 4-years-old before September 2nd are welcome to register for the 2025-2026 Preschool class. There is no cost to parents to register, nor is there a tuition expense.

  • A non-refundable registration fee of $150.00 is due at the time of enrollment.

    Payments will be received via cash, check or Venmo.

  • Tuition for the 2024-2025 school year is $9,550.00

    Iowa ESA funds can cover up to $7,988.00

    The remaining $1,562.00 will be invoiced monthly in 10 installments, starting September 1st until June 1st.

    Scholarships are available.

  • Students who live more than two miles from CCS can receive a transportation reimbursement from the public school where they reside. Reimbursement forms will be sent home via parent request. Forms will be available in the school office for pickup as well. All forms must be completed by a parent/guardian within the required time frame. Forms for the Fort Dodge School District may be returned to the CCS office and a representative from the FDCSD will pickup the forms when they are due. Forms for any other districts must be returned to the district office by the required date. This is done each semester. The school district where you reside will mail the reimbursement check directly to you.

  • You can claim up to $250 for tuition and textbook payments on your State of Iowa income tax return. Check with your accountant on how to claim this benefit.