Best Schools in Palo, IA
Palo, IA has a total of 10 schools including 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 7,179 students attend Palo, IA schools. On average, schools in Palo score 67% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 65% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Palo exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Palo, IA
Palo, IA has 3 high schools with 3,682 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 Palo score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 63% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Palo meet expectations.
1. Vinton-shellsburg High School
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Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 425 Students
2. John F Kennedy High School
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Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1714 Students
3. Thomas Jefferson High School
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Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1543 Students
Best Middle Schools in Palo, IA
Palo, IA has 3 middle schools with 1,609 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 Palo score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 65% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Palo exceed expectations.
1. Vinton-shellsburg Middle School
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Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 318 Students
2. Harding Middle School
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Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 713 Students
3. Taft Middle School
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Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 578 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Palo, IA
Palo, IA has 4 elementary schools with 1,888 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 Palo score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 66% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Palo meet expectations.
1. Viola Gibson Elementary School
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Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 591 Students
2. Shellsburg Elementary School
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Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
3. Maple Grove Elementary
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Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 529 Students
4. West Willow Elementary School
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Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 534 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Palo, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Palo, IA has a total population of 2,248 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Palo, 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 Palo, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Palo, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Palo, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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