Iowa›Pottawattamie County›Council Bluffs
Best Schools in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Compare 18 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
18
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
11,141
Total Students
Across Council Bluffs
14.4:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
18 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score60%
ELA Assessment Score61%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)9 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)9 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,333 students at Abraham Lincoln High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 11:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Lewis Central Senior High School
publichighGrade 9-12
3504 Harry Langdon Blvd., Council Bluffs, IA 51503
7.2
Rating
Students
1,020
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
67%
Hoover Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1205 North Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
7.2
Rating
Students
401
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
72%
Lewis Central Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
3820 Harry Langdon Blvd., Council Bluffs, IA 51503
7.1
Rating
Students
720
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
62%
College View Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
1225 College Road, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
7
Rating
Students
488
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
69%
Math Proficiency
71%
Titan Hill Intermediate School
publicelementaryK2-5
4125 Harry Langdon Blvd., Council Bluffs, IA 51503
6.8
Rating
Students
901
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
70%
Rue Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3326 6Th Avenue, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
6.5
Rating
Students
385
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
67%
Edison Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2218 3Rd Avenue, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
6.2
Rating
Students
384
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
67%
Gerald W Kirn Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
100 North Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
6.1
Rating
Students
913
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
57%
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1603 Grand Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
6
Rating
Students
271
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
62%
Roosevelt Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
517 N 17Th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
5.7
Rating
Students
455
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
62%
Longfellow Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2011 S 10Th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
5.5
Rating
Students
431
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
57%
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
712 N 21St St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
5.5
Rating
Students
855
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
55%
Bloomer Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
210 S 7Th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
5.5
Rating
Students
396
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
57%
Franklin Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3130 Ave C, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
5.2
Rating
Students
421
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
54%
Abraham Lincoln High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1205 Bonham Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
4.9
Rating
Students
1,333
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
42%
Thomas Jefferson High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2501 W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
4.4
Rating
Students
1,146
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
39%
E A Kreft Primary School
publicelementaryPK-1
3206 Renner Dr., Council Bluffs, IA 51501
0
Rating
Students
502
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center
publicelementaryPK-PK
620 N. 8Th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
0
Rating
Students
119
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs, Iowa is home to 18 schools serving over 11,141 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Council Bluffs, Iowa?
There are 18 schools in Council Bluffs, serving 11,141 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Council Bluffs?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Council Bluffs include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Council Bluffs?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Council Bluffs is 14.4:1.