Iowa›Johnson County›Iowa City
Best Schools in Iowa City, Iowa
Compare 17 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
17
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
8,645
Total Students
Across Iowa City
12.6:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
17 schools found
Bohumil Shimek Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1400 Grissel Place, Iowa City, IA 52245
8.2
Rating
Students
181
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
82%
Lincoln Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
300 Teeters Court, Iowa City, IA 52246
7.7
Rating
Students
217
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
77%
West Senior High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2901 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246
7.3
Rating
Students
1,514
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
71%
Helen Lemme Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3100 Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52245
7.1
Rating
Students
340
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
70%
Horace Mann Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
521 N Dodge St, Iowa City, IA 52245
7
Rating
Students
207
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
67%
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1355 Barrington Rd, Iowa City, IA 52240
6.9
Rating
Students
464
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
65%
Iowa City High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1900 Morningside Dr, Iowa City, IA 52245
6.8
Rating
Students
1,666
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
62%
Weber Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
3850 Rohret Road, Iowa City, IA 52246
6.6
Rating
Students
456
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
69%
Math Proficiency
63%
Longfellow Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1130 Seymour Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240
6.5
Rating
Students
325
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
61%
Ernest Horn Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
600 Koser Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246
6.5
Rating
Students
453
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
61%
Southeast Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2501 Bradford Dr, Iowa City, IA 52240
6.3
Rating
Students
1,269
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
69%
Math Proficiency
57%
Robert Lucas Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
830 Southlawn Dr, Iowa City, IA 52245
6
Rating
Students
245
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
57%
Iccsd Online Learning Program
publichighK-12
1725 N Dodge Street, Iowa City, IA 52245
5.4
Rating
Students
173
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
46%
Alexander Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
3571 Sycamore St., Iowa City, IA 52240
5.2
Rating
Students
436
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
52%
Mark Twain Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
1355 Deforest Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52240
4.7
Rating
Students
213
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
47%
Grant Wood Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1930 Lakeside Dr, Iowa City, IA 52240
4.2
Rating
Students
306
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
37%
Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1528 Mall Drive, Iowa City, IA 52240
2.5
Rating
Students
180
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
34.5%
Math Proficiency
15%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Iowa City
Iowa City, Iowa is home to 17 schools serving over 8,645 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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School Insights
Metrics for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency
Math58%
ELA65%
Students meeting state proficiency standards
Class Size Distribution
Small (<15:1)13
Moderate (15-20:1)3
Large (>20:1)1
Smaller classes allow more individual attention
Highlights
- 6% of schools rated 8/10 or above
- 1,666 students at Iowa City High School
- Best ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Iowa City, Iowa?
There are 17 schools in Iowa City, serving 8,645 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Iowa City?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Iowa City include schools with ratings of 8.2 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Iowa City?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Iowa City is 12.6:1.