2,417
Preschools
1,211
Elementary Schools
622
Middle Schools
473
High Schools
1,404
Public District Schools
2,049
Private Schools
3,457
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Iowa based on a variety of measures. Find out more about ӣƵ ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Iowa at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in Iowa offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Iowa
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Des Moines Independent Community School District
30,739 students | DES MOINES, IA
Grades PK, K-12 | 63 schools -
Cedar Rapids Community School District
15,564 students | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Grades PK, K-12 | 35 schools -
Sioux City Community School District
14,989 students | SIOUX CITY, IA
Grades PK, K-12 | 22 schools -
Iowa City Community School District
14,805 students | IOWA CITY, IA
Grades PK, K-12 | 30 schools -
Davenport Community School District
14,135 students | DAVENPORT, IA
Grades PK, K-12 | 28 schools
Reviews From Schools in Iowa
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Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
October 30, 2025
Great school, and staff who cares. Highschool is a step into adulthood, you get what you put into it. If you fail to go to class, do your work and actively learn then no, your not going succeed.... More
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Lincoln High School
Parent / Guardian
October 30, 2025
If you want your child to be bullied, nothing to happen to fix the issues, and attacked and injured by other students without any notification sent to you about these situations, then this is the... More
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Cornell Elementary School
Current student
October 30, 2025
okay, the school has some good and bad things and I'm going to say the good things first, all the teachers are polite, no one in my class will say bad words to the students and there will be respect,... More
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Boone Middle School