Schools in Council Bluffs, Iowa (2025)
18 schools · 11,141 students · 18 public · median Enrollment 488.
Council Bluffs, in Iowa, has 18 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 11,141 students. By level there are 11 elementary, 3 high, 3 middle, 1 other; by sector 18 public.
The median Enrollment across Council Bluffs's schools is 488, above the Iowa median of 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
17 of the 18 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Lewis Central Senior High School (78.6, top 10% of high schools nationally), followed by Lewis Central Middle School (77.8, top 25% of middle schools nationally), and College View Elementary (76.7, top 25% of elementary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of United States for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Abraham Lincoln High School (1,333 students), Thomas Jefferson High School (1,146 students), Lewis Central Senior High School (1,020 students).
Ranked schools in Council Bluffs
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Iowa.
- 179Lewis Central Senior High SchoolCouncil Bluffs · Public High80% Math proficiency · 1,020 students
- 278Lewis Central Middle SchoolCouncil Bluffs · Public Middle72% Math proficiency · 720 students
- 377College View ElementaryCouncil Bluffs · Public Elementary75% Math proficiency · 488 students
- 476Hoover Elementary SchoolCouncil Bluffs · Public Elementary68% Math proficiency · 401 students
- 572Lewis & Clark Elementary SchoolCouncil Bluffs · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 271 students
- 671Rue Elementary SchoolCouncil Bluffs · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 385 students
- 769Gerald W Kirn Middle SchoolCouncil Bluffs · Public Middle62% Math proficiency · 913 students
- 868Titan Hill Intermediate SchoolCouncil Bluffs · Public Elementary66% Math proficiency · 901 students
- 967Franklin Elementary SchoolCouncil Bluffs · Public Elementary69% Math proficiency · 421 students
- 1064Longfellow Elementary SchoolCouncil Bluffs · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 431 students
- 1164Edison Elementary SchoolCouncil Bluffs · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 384 students
- 1263E A Kreft Primary SchoolCouncil Bluffs · Public Elementary41.2% Free/reduced-price lunch · 502 students
- 1360Roosevelt Elementary SchoolCouncil Bluffs · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 455 students
- 1459Bloomer Elementary SchoolCouncil Bluffs · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 396 students
- 1559Woodrow Wilson Middle SchoolCouncil Bluffs · Public Middle58% Math proficiency · 855 students
- 1653Abraham Lincoln High SchoolCouncil Bluffs · Public High46% Math proficiency · 1,333 students
- 1747Thomas Jefferson High SchoolCouncil Bluffs · Public High48% Math proficiency · 1,146 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis Central Senior High School Council Bluffs · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 78.6 Top 10% | 80% Math proficiency | 1,020 |
| 2 | Lewis Central Middle School Council Bluffs · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 77.8 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 720 |
| 3 | College View Elementary Council Bluffs · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 76.7 Top 25% | 75% Math proficiency | 488 |
| 4 | Hoover Elementary School Council Bluffs · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 75.9 Top 25% | 68% Math proficiency | 401 |
| 5 | Lewis & Clark Elementary School Council Bluffs · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 72.0 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 271 |
| 6 | Rue Elementary School Council Bluffs · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 71.0 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 385 |
| 7 | Gerald W Kirn Middle School Council Bluffs · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 68.5 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 913 |
| 8 | Titan Hill Intermediate School Council Bluffs · Elementary · Grades 2–5 | Public | 67.8 Top 50% | 66% Math proficiency | 901 |
| 9 | Franklin Elementary School Council Bluffs · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 66.8 Top 50% | 69% Math proficiency | 421 |
| 10 | Longfellow Elementary School Council Bluffs · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 64.4 Top 50% | 67% Math proficiency | 431 |
| 11 | Edison Elementary School Council Bluffs · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 63.7 Top 50% | 67% Math proficiency | 384 |
| 12 | E A Kreft Primary School Council Bluffs · Elementary · Grades PK–1 | Public | 62.9 Top 50% | 41.2% Free/reduced-price lunch | 502 |
| 13 | Roosevelt Elementary School Council Bluffs · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 59.9 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 455 |
| 14 | Bloomer Elementary School Council Bluffs · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 59.3 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 396 |
| 15 | Woodrow Wilson Middle School Council Bluffs · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 58.6 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 855 |
| 16 | Abraham Lincoln High School Council Bluffs · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 53.4 Top 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 1,333 |
| 17 | Thomas Jefferson High School Council Bluffs · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 46.9 Lower 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 1,146 |
Other schools in Council Bluffs
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Council Bluffs side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Council Bluffs?
Lewis Central Senior High School is the highest-ranked school in Council Bluffs with a Success Index (US) of 78.6 out of 100 (Top 10% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in Council Bluffs?
Council Bluffs has 18 schools (3 high, 3 middle, 11 elementary, 1 other) educating 11,141 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Council Bluffs?
The median Enrollment across schools in Council Bluffs is 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.