Iowa›Black Hawk County›Waterloo
Best Schools in Waterloo, Iowa
Compare 16 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
16
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
9,682
Total Students
Across Waterloo
12.8:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
16 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score53%
ELA Assessment Score54%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)13 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)3 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 1,696 students at West High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 10:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Lou Henry Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
312 Rachael St, Waterloo, IA 50701
6.8
Rating
Students
460
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
67%
Kingsley Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
201 Sunset Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701
6.8
Rating
Students
337
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
70%
Hoover Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
630 Hillcrest Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701
6.8
Rating
Students
848
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
65%
Orange Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
5805 Kimball Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701
6.7
Rating
Students
518
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
68%
West High School
publichighGrade 9-12
425 E Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702
6.1
Rating
Students
1,696
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
56%
Kittrell Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1304 Oregon St, Waterloo, IA 50702
5.9
Rating
Students
576
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
61%
Highland Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
812 Idaho St, Waterloo, IA 50703
5.9
Rating
Students
448
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
63%
Irving Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
1115 W. 5Th Street, Waterloo, IA 50702
5.5
Rating
Students
353
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
57%
Lincoln Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
302 Cedar Bend St, Waterloo, IA 50703
5
Rating
Students
463
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
52%
Lowell Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1628 Washington St, Waterloo, IA 50702
5
Rating
Students
538
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
52%
East High School
publichighGrade 9-12
214 High St, Waterloo, IA 50703
4.9
Rating
Students
1,016
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
40%
Central Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1350 Katoski Dr, Waterloo, IA 50701
4.9
Rating
Students
469
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
50%
Fred Becker Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1239 Sheldon St, Waterloo, IA 50701
4.6
Rating
Students
501
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
46%
George Washington Carver Academy
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1505 Logan Ave, Waterloo, IA 50703
4.1
Rating
Students
455
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
38%
Cunningham School
publicelementaryPK-5
1224 Mobile St, Waterloo, IA 50703
3.7
Rating
Students
443
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
42%
Expo Alternative Learning Center
publichighGrade 6-12
1410 Independence Ave, Waterloo, IA 50703
3
Rating
Students
561
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
20%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Waterloo
Waterloo, Iowa is home to 16 schools serving over 9,682 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 Waterloo, Iowa?
There are 16 schools in Waterloo, serving 9,682 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Waterloo?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Waterloo 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 Waterloo?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Waterloo is 12.8:1.