2,413
Preschools
1,169
Elementary Schools
592
Middle Schools
448
High Schools
1,352
Public District Schools
2,041
Private Schools
3,396
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Iowa based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
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
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Largest School Districts in Iowa
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Des Moines Independent Community School District
33,623 students | DES MOINES, IA
Grades PK-12 | 62 schools -
Cedar Rapids Community School District
16,717 students | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Grades PK-12 | 31 schools -
Davenport Community School District
15,519 students | DAVENPORT, IA
Grades PK-12 | 31 schools -
Sioux City Community School District
14,976 students | SIOUX CITY, IA
Grades PK-12 | 21 schools -
Iowa City Community School District
14,560 students | IOWA CITY, IA
Grades PK-12 | 28 schools
Reviews From Schools in Iowa
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Parent / Guardian
August 29, 2022
Garfield is a wonderful school. Our daughter loves it there!
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Garfield Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
August 22, 2022
I was a former student at this school and had severe bullying incidents at the school it was racist, sexual, and highly homophobic students and teachers, and the principal for the middle school... More
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Aplington / Parkersburg Middle School
Parent / Guardian
August 22, 2022
Bullying is a serious issue here. Kids are constantly bullied into a terrible mental state until they need literal therapy, and not to mention the level of threats they all get. It's overall... More
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Aplington / Parkersburg Middle School