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Iowa Schools & Districts

Explore 1,314 schools serving 497,102 students across 99 districts in Iowa. Find detailed information about school ratings, test scores, student-teacher ratios, and more.

1,314
Total Schools
0.5M+
Total Students
99
School Districts
14.5
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

Iowa Education Statistics

1,314
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
0.50M
Total Students
Across all K-12 schools
99
School Districts
Public school districts
14.5:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
State average
$66,994
Avg Teacher Salary
34,208 teachers statewide
N/A
Spending Per Student
Annual education funding

Academic Performance

ELA Proficiency
69.6%
Math Proficiency
65.3%
Science Proficiency
N/A

Top Rated Schools in Iowa

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1

Hopewell Elementary

middlepublicBettendorf, Scott County
Rating
9.4
Students
658
Teacher Ratio
15:1
ELA / Math
93.0% / 95.0%
2

Pleasant View Elementary School

middlepublicBettendorf, Scott County
Rating
9.2
Students
621
Teacher Ratio
14:1
ELA / Math
91.0% / 92.0%
3

Moc-Floyd Valley Elementary School

elementarypublicOrange City, Sioux County
Rating
9.2
Students
672
Teacher Ratio
13:1
ELA / Math
93.0% / 90.0%
4

Gilbert High School

highpublicGilbert, Story County
Rating
9.2
Students
509
Teacher Ratio
15:1
ELA / Math
94.0% / 90.0%
5

Readlyn Elementary School

middlepublicReadlyn, Bremer County
Rating
9.2
Students
107
Teacher Ratio
11:1
ELA / Math
92.0% / 92.0%
6

Denver Middle School

middlepublicDenver, Bremer County
Rating
9.2
Students
238
Teacher Ratio
20:1
ELA / Math
92.0% / 92.0%
7

North Ridge Elementary

elementarypublicGrimes, Polk County
Rating
9.2
Students
412
Teacher Ratio
14:1
ELA / Math
92.0% / 92.0%
8

Denver Senior High School

highpublicDenver, Bremer County
Rating
9.2
Students
278
Teacher Ratio
13:1
ELA / Math
92.0% / 92.0%
9

Treynor High School

highpublicTreynor, Pottawattamie County
Rating
9.1
Students
254
Teacher Ratio
14:1
ELA / Math
95.0% / 87.0%
10

Wickham Elementary

elementarypublicCoralville, Johnson County
Rating
9.1
Students
315
Teacher Ratio
15:1
ELA / Math
91.0% / 90.0%
11

Van Meter Elementary School

elementarypublicVan Meter, Dallas County
Rating
9.1
Students
578
Teacher Ratio
16:1
ELA / Math
93.0% / 88.0%
12

Henry A Wallace Elementary School

elementarypublicJohnston, Polk County
Rating
9.1
Students
840
Teacher Ratio
15:1
ELA / Math
91.0% / 90.0%
13

Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building

elementarypublicDenver, Bremer County
Rating
9.1
Students
431
Teacher Ratio
14:1
ELA / Math
91.0% / 91.0%
14

Paul Norton Elementary School

elementarypublicBettendorf, Scott County
Rating
9.0
Students
403
Teacher Ratio
15:1
ELA / Math
91.0% / 89.0%
15

Northeast Elementary

elementarypublicAnkeny, Polk County
Rating
9.0
Students
595
Teacher Ratio
15:1
ELA / Math
89.0% / 91.0%

Popular Cities in Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Iowa?

Iowa has 1,314 schools, including 574 elementary schools, 377 middle schools, and 363 high schools.

What is average teacher salary in Iowa?

The average teacher salary in Iowa is $66,994 per year, with 34,208 teachers employed across state.

What are test score averages in Iowa?

Iowa students average 69.6% proficiency in English Language Arts, 65.3% in mathematics, and N/A in science based on state assessments.

What is best city for schools in Iowa?

Based on average school ratings, Des Moines has some of highest-rated schools in Iowa with an average rating of 4.7.

About Schools in Iowa

Explore 1,314 schools serving 497,102 students across 99 districts in Iowa. Find detailed information about school ratings, test scores, student-teacher ratios, and more.

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