Schools in Iowa City, Iowa (2025)
15 schools · 8,292 students · 15 public · median Enrollment 340.
Iowa City, in Iowa, has 15 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 8,292 students. By level there are 12 elementary, 2 high, 1 middle; by sector 15 public.
The median Enrollment across Iowa City's schools is 340, above the Iowa median of 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
15 of the 15 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Bohumil Shimek Elementary School (89.8, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Lincoln Elementary School (86.4, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), and Longfellow Elementary School (85.5, top 5% of elementary schools nationally). 5 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 Iowa City High School (1,666 students), West Senior High School (1,514 students), Southeast Middle School (1,269 students).
Ranked schools in Iowa City
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Iowa.
- 190Bohumil Shimek Elementary SchoolIowa City · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 181 students
- 286Lincoln Elementary SchoolIowa City · Public Elementary92% Math proficiency · 217 students
- 386Longfellow Elementary SchoolIowa City · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 325 students
- 483Weber ElementaryIowa City · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 456 students
- 581Helen Lemme Elementary SchoolIowa City · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 340 students
- 672Ernest Horn Elementary SchoolIowa City · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 453 students
- 772West Senior High SchoolIowa City · Public High73% Math proficiency · 1,514 students
- 869Southeast Middle SchoolIowa City · Public Middle62% Math proficiency · 1,269 students
- 968Herbert Hoover Elementary SchoolIowa City · Public Elementary46.6% Free/reduced-price lunch · 464 students
- 1067Robert Lucas Elementary SchoolIowa City · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 245 students
- 1167Iowa City High SchoolIowa City · Public High71% Math proficiency · 1,666 students
- 1265Horace Mann Elementary SchoolIowa City · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 207 students
- 1352Grant Wood Elementary SchoolIowa City · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 306 students
- 1449Mark Twain ElementaryIowa City · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 213 students
- 1549Alexander ElementaryIowa City · Public Elementary46% Math proficiency · 436 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bohumil Shimek Elementary School Iowa City · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 89.8 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 181 |
| 2 | Lincoln Elementary School Iowa City · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 86.4 Top 5% | 92% Math proficiency | 217 |
| 3 | Longfellow Elementary School Iowa City · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 85.5 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 325 |
| 4 | Weber Elementary Iowa City · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 82.5 Top 10% | 82% Math proficiency | 456 |
| 5 | Helen Lemme Elementary School Iowa City · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 81.0 Top 10% | 78% Math proficiency | 340 |
| 6 | Ernest Horn Elementary School Iowa City · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 71.9 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 453 |
| 7 | West Senior High School Iowa City · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 71.8 Top 25% | 73% Math proficiency | 1,514 |
| 8 | Southeast Middle School Iowa City · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 69.2 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 1,269 |
| 9 | Herbert Hoover Elementary School Iowa City · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 67.6 Top 50% | 46.6% Free/reduced-price lunch | 464 |
| 10 | Robert Lucas Elementary School Iowa City · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 67.4 Top 50% | 67% Math proficiency | 245 |
| 11 | Iowa City High School Iowa City · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 67.2 Top 25% | 71% Math proficiency | 1,666 |
| 12 | Horace Mann Elementary School Iowa City · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 64.7 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 207 |
| 13 | Grant Wood Elementary School Iowa City · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 52.3 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 306 |
| 14 | Mark Twain Elementary Iowa City · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 48.9 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 213 |
| 15 | Alexander Elementary Iowa City · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 48.8 Lower 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 436 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Iowa City side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Iowa City?
Bohumil Shimek Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Iowa City with a Success Index (US) of 89.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Iowa City?
Iowa City has 15 schools (12 elementary, 2 high, 1 middle) educating 8,292 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Iowa City?
The median Enrollment across schools in Iowa City is 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.