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Best Schools in Johnston, IA
Johnston, IA has 15 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 12,378 students. On average they score 77% on state proficiency tests against a projected 64%, so schools in Johnston meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Johnston, IA
The top high schools in Johnston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Johnston Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1790 Students
2. Ankeny High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ankeny Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1347 Students
3. Saydel High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saydel Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 451 Students
Best Middle Schools in Johnston, IA
The top middle schools in Johnston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Parkview Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ankeny Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 867 Students
2. Summit Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 1112 Students
3. Woodside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saydel Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 359 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Johnston, IA
The top elementary schools in Johnston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Henry A Wallace Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 876 Students
2. Crocker Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ankeny Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 500 Students
3. Beaver Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 571 Students
4. Cornell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saydel Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 527 Students
5. Lawson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 607 Students
6. Timber Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 662 Students
7. Horizon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 647 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Johnston, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Johnston, IA has a total population of 24,464 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Johnston, 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 Johnston, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Johnston, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Johnston, 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 Johnston, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Johnston, IA
How many schools are in Johnston, IA?
Johnston, IA has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 12,378 students in total.
How do schools in Johnston perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Johnston score 77% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 64%, so on average schools in Johnston meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Johnston?
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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Every school in Johnston
8 of 8 schools in Johnston carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 3B: 2C: 3
All 8 public schools we grade in Johnston. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.