Best Schools in Iowa City, IA
Iowa City, IA has a total of 45 schools including 10 high schools, 8 middle schools and 26 elementary schools. A total of 20,371 students attend Iowa City, IA schools. On average, schools in Iowa City score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Iowa City greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Iowa City, IA
Iowa City, IA has 10 high schools with 7,207 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 Iowa City score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Iowa City exceed expectations.
1. Solon High School
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Solon Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 475 Students
2. Clear Creek Amana High School
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Clear Creek Amana Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 728 Students
3. West Senior High School
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Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1503 Students
4. Mid-prairie High School
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Mid-prairie Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 379 Students
5. West Branch High School
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West Branch Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 244 Students
6. Iowa City High School
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Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1599 Students
7. West Liberty High School
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West Liberty Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 364 Students
8. Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School
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Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 164 Students
Best Middle Schools in Iowa City, IA
Iowa City, IA has 8 middle schools with 4,235 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 Iowa City score 70% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 62% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Iowa City greatly exceed expectations.
1. Solon Middle School
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Solon Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 345 Students
2. Clear Creek Amana Middle School
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Clear Creek Amana Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 640 Students
3. Mid-prairie Middle School
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Mid-prairie Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 430 Students
4. West Branch Middle School
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West Branch Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 257 Students
5. North Central Junior High School
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Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 622 Students
6. Northwest Junior High School
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Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 730 Students
7. Southeast Junior High School
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Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 812 Students
8. West Liberty Middle School
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West Liberty Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 399 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Iowa City, IA
Iowa City, IA has 26 elementary schools with 8,730 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 Iowa City score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Iowa City exceed expectations.
1. Wickham Elementary
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Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 383 Students
2. Lakeview Elementary
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Solon Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 488 Students
3. Lincoln Elementary School
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Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 223 Students
4. Bohumil Shimek Elementary School
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Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 214 Students
5. Weber Elementary
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Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 586 Students
6. North Bend Elementary
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Clear Creek Amana Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 393 Students
7. Mid-prairie West Elem. School
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Mid-prairie Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 350 Students
8. Norman Borlaug Elementary School
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Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 417 Students
9. Clear Creek Elementary School
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Clear Creek Amana Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 355 Students
10. Longfellow Elementary School
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Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 385 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Iowa City, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Iowa City, IA has a total population of 81,661 with 43% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Iowa City, 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 Iowa City, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Iowa City, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Iowa City, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Iowa City, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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