Best Schools in Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County, IA has a total of 52 schools including 16 high schools, 13 middle schools and 23 elementary schools. A total of 21,646 students attend Pottawattamie County, IA schools. On average, schools in Pottawattamie County score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Pottawattamie County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County, IA has 16 high schools with 7,659 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 Pottawattamie County score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Pottawattamie County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Treynor High School
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Treynor Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 252 Students
2. Underwood High School
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Underwood Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 243 Students
3. Ahstw High School
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Ahstw Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 218 Students
4. Griswold Middle/high School
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Griswold Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 200 Students
5. Riverside Community High School
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Riverside Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 359 Students
6. Lewis Central Senior High School
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Lewis Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 927 Students
7. Tri-center High School
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Tri-center Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 210 Students
8. Glenwood Senior High School
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Glenwood Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 600 Students
9. Atlantic High School
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Atlantic Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 485 Students
10. Exiraelk Horn-kimballton High School
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Exira-elk Horn- Kimballton Comm Sch Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 196 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County, IA has 13 middle schools with 4,813 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 Pottawattamie County score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Pottawattamie County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Treynor Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Treynor Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 213 Students
2. Underwood Middle School
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Underwood Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 194 Students
3. Glenwood Middle School
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Glenwood Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 451 Students
4. Tri-center Middle School
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Tri-center Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 162 Students
5. Ahstw Intermediate School
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Ahstw Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 262 Students
6. Lewis Central Middle School
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Lewis Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students
7. Atlantic Middle School
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Atlantic Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 329 Students
8. Missouri Valley Middle School
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Missouri Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 158 Students
9. Gerald W Kirn Middle School
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Council Bluffs Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 956 Students
10. Woodrow Wilson Middle School
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Council Bluffs Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 900 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pottawattamie County, IA
Pottawattamie County, IA has 23 elementary schools with 9,174 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 Pottawattamie County score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Pottawattamie County exceed expectations.
1. Treynor Elementary School
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Treynor Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 330 Students
2. West Elementary School
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Glenwood Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 421 Students
3. Underwood Elementary School
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Underwood Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 396 Students
4. Ahstw Primary School
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Ahstw Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 296 Students
5. Griswold Elementary
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Griswold Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 231 Students
6. College View Elementary
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Council Bluffs Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 449 Students
7. Missouri Valley Elementary
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Missouri Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 361 Students
8. Schuler Elementary School
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Atlantic Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 226 Students
9. Tri-center Elementary School
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Tri-center Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 352 Students
10. Titan Hill Intermediate School
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Lewis Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 863 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pottawattamie County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pottawattamie County, IA has a total population of 93,667 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pottawattamie 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 Pottawattamie County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pottawattamie County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pottawattamie County, IA.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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