Best Schools in Council Bluffs, IA
Council Bluffs, IA has a total of 33 schools including 9 high schools, 7 middle schools and 17 elementary schools. A total of 16,166 students attend Council Bluffs, IA schools. On average, schools in Council Bluffs score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Council Bluffs greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Council Bluffs, IA
Council Bluffs, IA has 9 high schools with 5,641 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Council Bluffs score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Council Bluffs greatly exceed expectations.
1. Treynor High School
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Treynor Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 252 Students
2. Underwood High School
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Underwood Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 243 Students
3. Riverside Community High School
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Riverside Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 359 Students
4. Lewis Central Senior High School
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Lewis Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 927 Students
5. Glenwood Senior High School
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Glenwood Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 600 Students
6. Abraham Lincoln High School
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Council Bluffs Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1399 Students
7. Thomas Jefferson High School
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Council Bluffs Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1243 Students
Best Middle Schools in Council Bluffs, IA
Council Bluffs, IA has 7 middle schools with 3,602 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Council Bluffs score 67% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Council Bluffs greatly exceed expectations.
1. Treynor Middle School
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Treynor Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 213 Students
2. Underwood Middle School
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Underwood Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 194 Students
3. Glenwood Middle School
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Glenwood Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 451 Students
4. Lewis Central Middle School
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Lewis Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students
5. Gerald W Kirn Middle School
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Council Bluffs Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 956 Students
6. Woodrow Wilson Middle School
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Council Bluffs Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 900 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Council Bluffs, IA
Council Bluffs, IA has 17 elementary schools with 6,923 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Council Bluffs score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Council Bluffs exceed expectations.
1. Treynor Elementary School
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Treynor Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 330 Students
2. West Elementary School
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Glenwood Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 421 Students
3. Underwood Elementary School
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Underwood Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 396 Students
4. College View Elementary
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Council Bluffs Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 449 Students
5. Titan Hill Intermediate School
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Lewis Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 863 Students
6. Riverside Community Carson Elementary
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Riverside Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 146 Students
7. Hoover Elementary School
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Council Bluffs Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 429 Students
8. Lewis & Clark Elementary School
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Council Bluffs Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 257 Students
9. Franklin Elementary School
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Council Bluffs Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 497 Students
10. Roosevelt Elementary School
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Council Bluffs Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 462 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Council Bluffs, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Council Bluffs, IA has a total population of 71,128 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Council Bluffs, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Council Bluffs, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Council Bluffs, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Council Bluffs, IA.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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