2,403
Preschools
1,179
Elementary Schools
599
Middle Schools
451
High Schools
1,359
Public District Schools
2,052
Private Schools
3,414
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Iowa based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Iowa at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in Iowa offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Iowa
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Des Moines Independent Community School District
31,720 students | DES MOINES, IA
Grades PK, K-12 | 62 schools -
Cedar Rapids Community School District
15,786 students | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Grades PK, K-12 | 31 schools -
Sioux City Community School District
14,941 students | SIOUX CITY, IA
Grades PK, K-12 | 21 schools -
Davenport Community School District
14,609 students | DAVENPORT, IA
Grades PK, K-12 | 31 schools -
Iowa City Community School District
14,428 students | IOWA CITY, IA
Grades PK, K-12 | 28 schools
Reviews From Schools in Iowa
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Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
March 28, 2024
This school is very good my child was told me fun things he did at the school
Review for
Harding Middle School
Parent / Guardian
March 27, 2024
Excepts the students to be exceeding in scores, failed my daughter, Said she needed TK, but couldn’t provide TK to us due to staffing. Unbelievable they wait til 3rd quarter to inform me she’s... More
Review for
Scc Rockwell City Elementary School
Current student
March 25, 2024
If you hate your child bring them here.
Review for
Mccombs Middle School