Best Schools in Polk City, IA
Polk City, IA has a total of 19 schools including 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools. A total of 14,045 students attend Polk City, IA schools. On average, schools in Polk City score 76% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 68% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Polk City greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Polk City, IA
Polk City, IA has 5 high schools with 5,433 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 Polk City score 76% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 70% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Polk City exceed expectations.
1. North Polk High School
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North Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 647 Students
2. Ankeny High School
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Ankeny Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1347 Students
3. Ankeny Centennial High School
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Ankeny Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1443 Students
4. Johnston Senior High School
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Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1790 Students
5. Madrid High School
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Madrid Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
Best Middle Schools in Polk City, IA
Polk City, IA has 5 middle schools with 3,612 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 Polk City score 79% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 70% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Polk City greatly exceed expectations.
1. North Polk Middle School
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North Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 455 Students
2. Prairie Ridge Middle School
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Ankeny Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 1025 Students
3. Parkview Middle School
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Ankeny Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 867 Students
4. Summit Middle School
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Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 1112 Students
5. Madrid Junior High School
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Madrid Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 153 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Polk City, IA
Polk City, IA has 9 elementary schools with 5,000 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 Polk City score 75% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 67% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Polk City greatly exceed expectations.
1. North Polk West Elementary School
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North Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 426 Students
2. Prairie Trail Elementary
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Ankeny Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 571 Students
3. Henry A Wallace Elementary School
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Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 876 Students
4. Rock Creek Elementary
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Ankeny Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 732 Students
5. Ashland Ridge Elementary
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Ankeny Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 759 Students
6. North Polk Central Elementary School
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North Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students
7. Horizon Elementary
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Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 647 Students
8. Madrid Elementary School
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Madrid Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 293 Students
9. Big Creek Elementary
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North Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 354 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Polk City, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Polk City, IA has a total population of 6,717 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 49% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Polk City, 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 Polk City, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Polk City, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Polk City, 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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