Iowa›Linn County›Cedar Rapids
Best Schools in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Compare 41 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
41
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
20,705
Total Students
Across Cedar Rapids
16.3:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
41 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score66%
ELA Assessment Score70%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)11 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
- ✓10% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,766 students at Prairie High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 13:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Prairie Ridge Elementary
publicelementaryPK-4
278 South Prairie Rd Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
8.5
Rating
Students
438
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
87%
Viola Gibson Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
6101 Gibson Dr Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
8.2
Rating
Students
565
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
85%
Bowman Woods Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-4
151 Boyson Rd Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
7.7
Rating
Students
413
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
77%
Prairie View Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-4
251 Prairie Hill Ct Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
7.5
Rating
Students
430
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
72%
West Willow Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
6225 1St Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
7
Rating
Students
555
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
67%
Maple Grove Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
1300 38Th St Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
7
Rating
Students
539
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
67%
Prairie Point
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
8015 Kirkwood Blvd, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
6.9
Rating
Students
868
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
63%
Harding Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4801 Golf St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
6.9
Rating
Students
710
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
67%
John F Kennedy High School
publichighGrade 9-12
4545 Wenig Rd Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
6.9
Rating
Students
1,648
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
63%
Taft Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
5200 E Ave Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
6.7
Rating
Students
593
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
63%
Prairie Crest Elementary
publicelementaryPK-4
301 76Th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
6.7
Rating
Students
434
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
67%
Madison Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
1341 Woodside Dr Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
6.5
Rating
Students
153
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
62%
Erskine Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
600 36Th St Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
6.5
Rating
Students
308
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
67%
Prairie High School
publichighGrade 9-12
401 76Th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
6.4
Rating
Students
1,766
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
57%
Pierce Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
4343 Marilyn Dr Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
6.2
Rating
Students
334
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
57%
Prairie Hill Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-4
151 Prairie Hill Ct Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
6.2
Rating
Students
466
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
62%
Prairie Heights Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-4
190 76Th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
6.2
Rating
Students
403
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
62%
Prairie Creek
publicmiddleGrade 5-6
8451 Kirkwood Blvd Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
6
Rating
Students
846
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
58%
Franklin Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
300 20Th St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
6
Rating
Students
469
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
54%
Wright Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1524 Hollywood Blvd Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
6
Rating
Students
282
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
57%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, Iowa is home to 41 schools serving over 20,705 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 Cedar Rapids, Iowa?
There are 41 schools in Cedar Rapids, serving 20,705 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Cedar Rapids?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Cedar Rapids is 16.3:1.