Admissions at Waterloo Christian School

A Private Christian School for Grades K-12

We understand you have options when it comes to your child’s education, and we’re excited you’re here.

Come explore our growing school community and see how your child can thrive.

Why do families choose Waterloo Christian School?

Discover why we’ve been rated a top private school in Black Hawk County.

Biblical Foundation

Instruction grounded in Scriptural truth, nurturing each child’s relationship with Jesus

Engaging Academics

Motivating and challenging curriculum with 11:1 student-faculty ratio

Family Community

Dedicated teachers and a caring environment where each student is known and loved

History of Excellence

50+ years partnering with families, 100% college acceptance rate

As you consider Waterloo Christian School for your child, learn more about how to apply and enroll.

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Admissions Process

We want to make the admissions process as easy as possible for you and your family. Below is an outline of the steps you’ll need to take to apply.

Student Applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now open!

Step 1: Complete a student application

This application helps us get to know your family and your child’s educational needs. It also puts you in our system so we can follow up with you regarding the next steps of the application!

Step 2: attend a discovery day

Please note if you would like to get to know the school more before you fill out an application you can attend a Discovery Day before your application. Discovery Days allows you to see and hear all that WCS has to offer! 

Step 3: Attend a student shadow day

Prospective students are invited to experience a day at Waterloo Christian School by shadowing a current student in their grade level. This allows your child to get a feel for our school environment and meet potential classmates. (Note: This step is not required for incoming kindergarten students. Families of incoming kindergarten students should plan to attend our Kindergarten Readiness Day)

Step 4: Family Interview

We love getting to know prospective students and families. As part of our admissions process, we look forward to learning more about you, your family, and your child’s needs. Families may choose to attend one of our two Interview Days during the months of January or February. Students in the 5th grade and above will join us for the family interview.

Step 5:  Receive Admissions Decision

Ready to experience our school culture firsthand?

Attend a Discovery Day. Schedule your visit online or contact our admissions office at  (319) 235-9309.

The love that each teacher has for Jesus as well as their students is so evident.

I am so thankful that our child is a part of Waterloo Christian School.

— 9th Grade Parent

Meet Admissions

Mallory Smith, Admissions Coordinator

As an alumna of Waterloo Christian School, Mallory loves WCS so much that she came back to work here. She shares her unique perspective with families, from both her personal experience as a student as well as current insights as an administrator.

Contact Mallory at msmith@waterloochristian.com or (319) 235-9309 for more information today!

Quick Links

As you review the admission process, we’d like to equip you with all the resources you need to get started with your application. Here are other valuable links you can access.

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Frequently Asked Questions

All new families are eligible to receive an Educational Savings Account through the State of Iowa. The ESA greatly reduces the out-of-pocket cost to your family. In addition to the Educational Savings Account, we offer STO (Student Tuition Organization) scholarships to qualifying families. Families who may need additional financial support are encouraged to complete a scholarship application through the business office.

 For more information, visit our Tuition page.

Yes, we are accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). In addition, as a premier private school in Waterloo, Iowa, we are a member of the Iowa Star Conference for athletics.

  • Our average classroom size is 18
  • Our average ACT score is 25
  • We are the fastest growing school in Iowa
  • We have 350 full-time students
  • We have 30+ members of faculty and staff

Ready to take the next step? Get started today!

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