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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Current student
April 17, 2024
THE BEST SCHOOL EVER.... Waco is very friendly and supportive!
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Waco High School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 14, 2024
This school is a very good school educationally. My kid has amazing grades, she learns a lot, and has fun in extracurricular activities such as band. The teachers here are very kind and have a lot of... More
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Hartford Upper Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
April 13, 2024
I loved being at Bettendorf Middle and Bettendorf High. My son really enjoys it. Are there kids that misbehave? Sure. Does that occur everywhere? Definitely. The staff is awesome and my student is... More
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Bettendorf High School