Schools in Cedar Falls, Iowa (2025)
10 schools · 5,853 students · 10 public · median Enrollment 539.
Cedar Falls, in Iowa, has 10 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 5,853 students. By level there are 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high; by sector 10 public.
The median Enrollment across Cedar Falls's schools is 539, above the Iowa median of 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
10 of the 10 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Holmes Junior High School (89.5, top 5% of middle schools nationally), followed by Peet Junior High School (88.3, top 5% of middle schools nationally), and Southdale Elementary School (87.8, top 5% of elementary schools nationally). 8 schools sit in the top 10% of United States for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Cedar Falls High School (1,333 students), Peet Junior High School (695 students), Holmes Junior High School (628 students).
Ranked schools in Cedar Falls
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Iowa.
- 190Holmes Junior High SchoolCedar Falls · Public Middle90% Math proficiency · 628 students
- 288Peet Junior High SchoolCedar Falls · Public Middle85% Math proficiency · 695 students
- 388Southdale Elementary SchoolCedar Falls · Public Elementary83% Math proficiency · 539 students
- 487Bess Streeter Aldrich ElementaryCedar Falls · Public Elementary92% Math proficiency · 472 students
- 587Helen A Hansen Elementary SchoolCedar Falls · Public Elementary89% Math proficiency · 569 students
- 685Orchard Hill Elementary SchoolCedar Falls · Public Elementary76% Math proficiency · 458 students
- 784Cedar Falls High SchoolCedar Falls · Public High76% Math proficiency · 1,333 students
- 884Cedar Heights Elementary SchoolCedar Falls · Public Elementary75% Math proficiency · 451 students
- 979Lincoln Elementary SchoolCedar Falls · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 416 students
- 1076North Cedar Elementary SchoolCedar Falls · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 292 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holmes Junior High School Cedar Falls · Middle · Grades 7–9 | Public | 89.5 Top 5% | 90% Math proficiency | 628 |
| 2 | Peet Junior High School Cedar Falls · Middle · Grades 7–9 | Public | 88.3 Top 5% | 85% Math proficiency | 695 |
| 3 | Southdale Elementary School Cedar Falls · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 87.8 Top 5% | 83% Math proficiency | 539 |
| 4 | Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary Cedar Falls · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 87.3 Top 5% | 92% Math proficiency | 472 |
| 5 | Helen A Hansen Elementary School Cedar Falls · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 87.3 Top 5% | 89% Math proficiency | 569 |
| 6 | Orchard Hill Elementary School Cedar Falls · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 84.8 Top 5% | 76% Math proficiency | 458 |
| 7 | Cedar Falls High School Cedar Falls · High · Grades 10–12 | Public | 83.9 Top 5% | 76% Math proficiency | 1,333 |
| 8 | Cedar Heights Elementary School Cedar Falls · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 83.8 Top 10% | 75% Math proficiency | 451 |
| 9 | Lincoln Elementary School Cedar Falls · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 78.8 Top 25% | 70% Math proficiency | 416 |
| 10 | North Cedar Elementary School Cedar Falls · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 75.9 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 292 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Cedar Falls side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Cedar Falls?
Holmes Junior High School is the highest-ranked school in Cedar Falls with a Success Index (US) of 89.5 out of 100 (Top 5% of middle schools in United States).
How many schools are in Cedar Falls?
Cedar Falls has 10 schools (2 middle, 7 elementary, 1 high) educating 5,853 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Cedar Falls?
The median Enrollment across schools in Cedar Falls is 539. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.