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As you begin your search for the right school for your child, look at as many schools as you can. Make a list of all the schools which interest you. Once you have done that, you can begin to shorten the list and visit the schools which seem to be the best match.
Ankeny Christian Academy, Ankeny
Religious affiliation: Christian
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Ankeny Christian Academy offers a structured and challenging environment that encourages spiritual, moral, academic and social growth.
Dowling High School, West Des Moines
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Dowling High School gives young men and women a challenging and stimulating high school experience designed to provide a solid foundation for achievements in later life.
Gehlen Catholic High School, LeMars
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Gehlen Catholic High School educates its students academically as well as develops each child to the fullest extent socially, emotionally and spiritually.
Bishop Heelan Catholic High School, Sioux City
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Bishop Heelan Catholic High School combines traditional Catholic teachings with solid academics to stimulate and inspire young minds in their high school years.
Iowa Christian Academy, West Des Moines
Religious affiliation: Christian
Grades: PK-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Iowa Christian Academy educates its students academically as well as develops each child to the fullest extent socially, emotionally and spiritually.
Iowa Mennonite School, Kalona
Religious affiliation: Mennonite
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Iowa Mennonite School is dedicated to fostering integrity, character and intellect in young adults.
Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment, Fairfield
Religious affiliation: Vedic
Grades: PK-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment embraces the progressive approach to learning. Boys and girls are educated in separate classes and divisions. The schools was founded by the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.
Pella Christian High School, Pella
Religious affiliation: Christian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Pella Christian High School gives young people a unique and enriching high school experience which lays the foundations for life.
Scattergood Friends School, West Branch
Religious affiliation: Quaker
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Scattergood Friends School educates the whole child spiritually, academically, physically, and socially in a caring, intimate environment that embraces diversity.
Unity Christian High School, Orange City
Religious affiliation: Christian
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Unity Christian High School combines traditional Christian teachings with solid academics to stimulate and inspire young minds in their formative years.

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