Best Public Schools in Iowa City, IA


Summary:

The Iowa City, Iowa area is home to 17 schools, including 12 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Iowa City Community School District. The district is ranked 221 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The data reveals significant performance gaps between the top-performing and lowest-performing schools in the district. Lincoln Elementary School and Bohumil Shimek Elementary School stand out as high-performing, with exceptional test scores and low free/reduced lunch rates. In contrast, Grant Wood Elementary and Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School struggle with very low proficiency rates.

The data also reveals significant differences in funding, with per-student spending ranging from $12,605 at Helen Lemme Elementary to $18,143 at Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School. Additionally, the schools show a wide range of racial diversity, which may be a factor in the achievement gaps, though the data does not indicate a direct correlation between race and performance.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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