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 GreatSchools 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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Parent / Guardian
September 22, 2025
My Kids have been at the school for 2-3weeks. One of my children was punched in the forehead with nothing more than a forced apology and my other kid was pushed down on the playground. Because in both... More
Review for
Bluff Elementary School
Current student
September 17, 2025
It's not even that I dislike school it's that the staff are horrible, and half of the teachers should have retired 20 years ago. They have literally punished me for using my first amendment rights,... More
Review for
Fort Madison High School
Current student
September 11, 2025
got in trouble because i couldnt charge my watch, then got in trouble for not waiting in line to use the restroom, i didnt because i have a doctors note
Review for
Harding Middle School