Best Schools in Palo, IA
Palo, IA has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 7,179 students. On average they score 73% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in Palo meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Palo, IA
The top high schools in Palo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vinton-shellsburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 425 Students
2. John F Kennedy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1714 Students
3. Thomas Jefferson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1543 Students
Best Middle Schools in Palo, IA
The top middle schools in Palo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vinton-shellsburg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 318 Students
2. Harding Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 713 Students
3. Taft Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 578 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Palo, IA
The top elementary schools in Palo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Viola Gibson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 591 Students
2. Maple Grove Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 529 Students
3. Shellsburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
4. West Willow Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
To read more about these statistics, please visit Palo, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Palo, IA
How many schools are in Palo, IA?
Palo, IA has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 7,179 students in total.
How do schools in Palo perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Palo score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in Palo meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Palo?
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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