Best Schools in Johnson County, IA
Johnson County, IA has 78 public schools (15 high, 12 middle, 45 elementary) serving 33,963 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Johnson County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Johnson County, IA
The top high schools in Johnson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Solon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Solon Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 475 Students
2. Williamsburg Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 605 Students
3. Lisbon Secondary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lisbon Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 304 Students
4. Mount Vernon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 468 Students
5. Clear Creek Amana High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clear Creek Amana Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 728 Students
6. Highland High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 171 Students
7. West Senior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1503 Students
8. Liberty High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1167 Students
9. West Branch High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Branch Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 244 Students
10. Prairie High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
College Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1298 Students
Best Middle Schools in Johnson County, IA
The top middle schools in Johnson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Vernon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 397 Students
2. Solon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Solon Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 345 Students
3. Clear Creek Amana Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clear Creek Amana Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 640 Students
4. North Central Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 622 Students
5. Mid-prairie Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mid-prairie Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 430 Students
6. West Branch Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Branch Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 257 Students
7. Northwest Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 730 Students
8. Highland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 111 Students
9. Southeast Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 812 Students
10. Prairie Creek
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
College Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 834 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Johnson County, IA
The top elementary schools in Johnson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wickham Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 383 Students
2. Clear Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clear Creek Amana Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 355 Students
3. Heritage Christian School
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Projected Test Scores
Heritage Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 205 Students
4. Prairie Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
College Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 440 Students
5. Amana Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clear Creek Amana Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 153 Students
6. Washington Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 537 Students
7. Prairie Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
College Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 467 Students
8. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 223 Students
9. Penn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 542 Students
10. North Bend Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clear Creek Amana Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 393 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Johnson County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Johnson County, IA has a total population of 152,854 with 36% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Johnson County, 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 Johnson County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Johnson County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Johnson County, 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 Johnson County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Johnson County, IA
How many schools are in Johnson County, IA?
Johnson County, IA has 78 public schools: 15 high schools, 12 middle schools and 45 elementary schools, serving 33,963 students in total.
How do schools in Johnson County perform on state tests?
On average, 78 schools in Johnson County score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Johnson County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Johnson County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Johnson County
8 places in Johnson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
- Iowa City (17)
- North Liberty (7)
- Coralville (5)
- Solon (4)
- Tiffin (4)
- Lone Tree (2)
- Hills (1)
- Oxford (1)
School districts (3)
- Iowa City Comm School District (29 schools)
- Clear Creek Amana Comm School District (7 schools)
- Solon Comm School District (4 schools)