Best Schools in Ralston, IA
Ralston, IA has 7 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,081 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Ralston meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ralston, IA
The top high schools in Ralston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Coon Rapids-bayard 6-12 Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coon Rapids-bayard Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 210 Students
2. Glidden-ralston Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glidden-ralston Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 138 Students
3. Greene County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greene County Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 374 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ralston, IA
The top middle schools in Ralston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Greene County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greene County Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 346 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ralston, IA
The top elementary schools in Ralston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cr-b Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coon Rapids-bayard Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 226 Students
2. Glidden-ralston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glidden-ralston Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 248 Students
3. Greene County Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greene County Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 539 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ralston, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ralston, IA has a total population of 292 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ralston, 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 Ralston, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ralston, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ralston, 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 Ralston, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ralston, IA
How many schools are in Ralston, IA?
Ralston, IA has 7 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,081 students in total.
How do schools in Ralston perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Ralston score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Ralston meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ralston?
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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- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 60%
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- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 60%
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- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations