Best Schools in Linn County, IA
Linn County, IA has 105 public schools (18 high, 22 middle, 59 elementary) serving 43,948 students. On average they score 73% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in Linn County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Linn County, IA
The top high schools in Linn 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. Center Point-urbana High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Center Point-urbana Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 463 Students
3. Lisbon Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lisbon Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 304 Students
4. Vinton-shellsburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 425 Students
5. Springville Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springville Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 185 Students
6. Monticello High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 366 Students
7. Alburnett Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alburnett Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 243 Students
8. Mount Vernon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 468 Students
9. North-linn Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Linn Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 166 Students
10. Linn-mar High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Linn-mar Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2271 Students
Best Middle Schools in Linn County, IA
The top middle schools in Linn 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. Alburnett Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alburnett Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 188 Students
4. Center Point-urbana Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Center Point-urbana Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 337 Students
5. Vinton-shellsburg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 318 Students
6. Hazel Point Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Linn-mar Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 540 Students
7. Oak Ridge School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Linn-mar Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 526 Students
8. Excelsior Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Linn-mar Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 617 Students
9. Monticello Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 299 Students
10. North-linn Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Linn Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 95 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Linn County, IA
The top elementary schools in Linn County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Echo Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Linn-mar Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 544 Students
2. St Pius X Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Pius X Elementary School • Private • Grades KG - 5 • 322 Students
3. Regis Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regis Middle School • Private • Grades 6 - 8 • 318 Students
4. Prairie View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
College Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 418 Students
5. Indian Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Linn-mar Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 411 Students
6. St Joseph Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Joseph Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 171 Students
7. St Matthew School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Matthew School • Private • Grades KG - 5 • 175 Students
8. Viola Gibson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 591 Students
9. Westfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Linn-mar Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 506 Students
10. Prairie Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
College Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 440 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Linn County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Linn County, IA has a total population of 230,299 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Linn 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 Linn County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.71 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Linn County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Linn 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 Linn County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Linn County, IA
How many schools are in Linn County, IA?
Linn County, IA has 105 public schools: 18 high schools, 22 middle schools and 59 elementary schools, serving 43,948 students in total.
How do schools in Linn County perform on state tests?
On average, 105 schools in Linn County score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in Linn County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Linn 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: 77%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 62%
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- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Linn County
10 places in Linn County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (10)
- Cedar Rapids (40)
- Marion (15)
- Alburnett (3)
- Mount Vernon (3)
- Troy Mills (3)
- Central City (2)
- Hiawatha (2)
- Lisbon (2)
- Springville (2)
- Robins (1)
School districts (7)
- Cedar Rapids Comm School District (32 schools)
- Linn-Mar Comm School District (12 schools)
- College Comm School District (10 schools)
- Marion Independent School District (5 schools)
- Alburnett Comm School District (3 schools)
- Mount Vernon Comm School District (3 schools)
- North Linn Comm School District (3 schools)