Serving Des Moines K-12 Urban Children With An Affordable Christian Education

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Training all students
to serve God and others.

At Joshua Christian Academy, we believe the chief goal and purpose of all things–including education–is to love God and love our neighbor. At JCA, we will teach all subjects as part of an integrated whole, with the Scriptures at the center. We invite you to join our family.

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Affordable Christian Education

Our Mission

Build a Christ-centered academic foundation within the hearts and minds of urban children, equipping them and their families to serve God and others.

Christian Values

As believers in Jesus Christ, our emphasis is on academics but also on repentance, regeneration and reconciliation.

JCA Communities

We believe that parents, students and teachers work together for the positive development of our children.

Why Choose JCA?

Staff

Each member of our team is committed to bring hope, inspiration, and encouragement to the urban children and families of Des Moines.

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Affordable Tuition

We strive to ensure income is not a barrier to a foundational Christian education. Families pay tuition based on a sliding scale. Those who apply and qualify for the ESA have their tuition completely covered.

Enrollment applications are now open for the 2025-2026 school year.
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Diverse Community

We are proud to foster a community that celebrates the beauty of diversity. Grounded in the teachings of Christ, we welcome students from all unique backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.

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JCA News
Joshua ReportMonthly Newsletter – September 2026
October 5, 2026

Monthly Newsletter – September 2026

Welcome Class of 2039 Incoming Kindergarten Class My prayer is that I would be mindful of how I can welcome each person who walks into my classroom in how Christ…
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JCAMonthly Newsletter – June 2026
June 30, 2026

Monthly Newsletter – June 2026

Driving Our Mission Forward: Help Us Keep Going! Thank you for helping move our mission down the road—literally. God is working through His people in powerful ways, and we are…
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JCAMonthly Newsletter – May 2026
June 30, 2026

Monthly Newsletter – May 2026

Driving Our Mission Forward: Help Us Reach Our Bus Fund Goal Our fundraising campaign for a much-needed new school bus is well on it's way. Thanks to your generosity, we…
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