Our Campuses

Timberline

Stone lions stand at the entrance of the tree-lined boulevard leading to Des Moines Christian Schools' 26-acre campus. The campus is located in the Timberline neighborhood in western Urbandale and easily accessible from Des Moines and surrounding suburbs. DMC moved to this campus in 2005.

Green space, the athletic complex, two playgrounds and the softball and baseball fields circle the exterior of the school. Inside are the classrooms that make up the Elementary School, Middle School and High School. The Great Room, Performance Hall, and STEAM Labs allow for innovative programming and unique gathering spaces. 

STEAM Labs provide the exploratory spaces for students to deeply engage in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. 

The Performance Hall provides the stage for fine arts activities including concerts, musicals, plays and our show choir showcase Illumination. The space is capable of doubling as a gym separated into two courts to provide additional space for athletics practices, Elementary PE, and indoor play. 

The Great Room provides a multi-functional and welcoming space for lunch, study hall and events. Designed with the student experience in mind, expanded square footage, sound suppression, and varied seating options make the Great Room uniquely adaptable for a variety of roles. 

The Elementary Media Center includes a Learning Lab that provides a space dedicated to instructional enrichment and support of student success. 

Lions Field has stadium seating for 1,500 spectators, an eight-lane track, and an artificial turf soccer and football field. 

Outdoor spaces
Our two playgrounds back up to tree-lined woods, providing additional privacy and security. Students can further spread out during recess onto the artificial turf football and baseball fields. 

Chapel
The Chapel is the centerpiece of DMC's newly renovated High School and Middle School. The Chapel is used for a variety of gatherings including student instruction, parent programs, music recitals, student performances and, of course, worship. The robust audio and video system is designed to virtually bring students to places and speakers around the world.

North Campus 

In 2024, Des Moines Christian Schools purchased 104 acres of farmland approximately one mile north of the Timberline campus in Urbandale.  The land was purchased with a generous $7 million gift from a donor with deep passion for the mission and vision of Des Moines Christian School. The campus is located between Meredith Drive and Aurora (north to south) and 128th Street and 142nd Street (east to west).

To develop this campus, DMC has announced the Build Today | Plan for Tomorrow campaign, a multi-year plan with a bold vision to deepen the experience for current student and provide for future generations. A master site plan has been developed, and the high school will relocate to this campus in the 2027-28 school year. This building will serve as the foundation for a high school campus Today and is the beginning of our vision for Tomorrow—a campus that will one day include athletic fields, community gathering spaces, and additional innovative learning environments.  

In August 2026 the Early Education Center is relocating to the North campus, in a dedicated space for our youngest learners. The center is located at 13831 Aurora Avenue in Urbandale and includes additional classrooms, innovative outdoor play areas, and an indoor gym to support early childhood development.