2,403
Preschools
1,179
Elementary Schools
599
Middle Schools
451
High Schools
1,359
Public District Schools
2,052
Private Schools
3,414
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Iowa based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Iowa at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in Iowa offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Iowa
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Des Moines Independent Community School District
31,720 students | DES MOINES, IA
Grades PK, K-12 | 62 schools -
Cedar Rapids Community School District
15,786 students | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Grades PK, K-12 | 31 schools -
Sioux City Community School District
14,941 students | SIOUX CITY, IA
Grades PK, K-12 | 21 schools -
Davenport Community School District
14,609 students | DAVENPORT, IA
Grades PK, K-12 | 31 schools -
Iowa City Community School District
14,428 students | IOWA CITY, IA
Grades PK, K-12 | 28 schools
Reviews From Schools in Iowa
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 18, 2024
so good for learning! so many classes for so many different levels! no matter where you are progressive wise you will get a great education
Review for
Johnston Senior High School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 18, 2024
so clean and everything there makes it a welcoming environment!
Review for
Johnston Middle School
Current student
May 18, 2024
Teachers are so kind, school is just so nice. they even have therapy dogs.
Review for
Summit Middle School