Schools in Waterloo, Iowa (2025)
15 schools · 9,121 students · 15 public · median Enrollment 469.
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Ranked schools in Waterloo
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Iowa.
- 175Orange Elementary SchoolWaterloo · Public Elementary71% Math proficiency · 518 students
- 274Kingsley Elementary SchoolWaterloo · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 337 students
- 370Hoover Middle SchoolWaterloo · Public Middle70% Math proficiency · 848 students
- 460Lou Henry Elementary SchoolWaterloo · Public Elementary51% Math proficiency · 460 students
- 555Kittrell Elementary SchoolWaterloo · Public Elementary56% Math proficiency · 576 students
- 655West High SchoolWaterloo · Public High54% Math proficiency · 1,696 students
- 753Highland Elementary SchoolWaterloo · Public Elementary59% Math proficiency · 448 students
- 852Fred Becker Elementary SchoolWaterloo · Public Elementary49% Math proficiency · 501 students
- 950Lowell Elementary SchoolWaterloo · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 538 students
- 1049East High SchoolWaterloo · Public High52% Math proficiency · 1,016 students
- 1148Central Middle SchoolWaterloo · Public Middle53% Math proficiency · 469 students
- 1236Irving Elementary SchoolWaterloo · Public Elementary38% Math proficiency · 353 students
- 1335Lincoln Elementary SchoolWaterloo · Public Elementary36% Math proficiency · 463 students
- 1435George Washington Carver AcademyWaterloo · Public Middle41% Math proficiency · 455 students
- 1533Cunningham SchoolWaterloo · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 443 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orange Elementary School Waterloo · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 74.7 Top 25% | 71% Math proficiency | 518 |
| 2 | Kingsley Elementary School Waterloo · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 73.7 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 337 |
| 3 | Hoover Middle School Waterloo · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 70.0 Top 25% | 70% Math proficiency | 848 |
| 4 | Lou Henry Elementary School Waterloo · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 59.8 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 460 |
| 5 | Kittrell Elementary School Waterloo · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 55.3 Top 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 576 |
| 6 | West High School Waterloo · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 54.5 Top 50% | 54% Math proficiency | 1,696 |
| 7 | Highland Elementary School Waterloo · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 53.3 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 448 |
| 8 | Fred Becker Elementary School Waterloo · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 52.1 Top 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 501 |
| 9 | Lowell Elementary School Waterloo · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 50.0 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 538 |
| 10 | East High School Waterloo · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 49.2 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 1,016 |
| 11 | Central Middle School Waterloo · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 48.1 Lower 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 469 |
| 12 | Irving Elementary School Waterloo · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 36.3 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 353 |
| 13 | Lincoln Elementary School Waterloo · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 35.3 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 463 |
| 14 | George Washington Carver Academy Waterloo · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 34.8 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 455 |
| 15 | Cunningham School Waterloo · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 33.1 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 443 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Waterloo?
Orange Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Waterloo with a Success Index (US) of 74.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Waterloo?
Waterloo has 15 schools (10 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high) educating 9,121 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Waterloo?
The median Enrollment across schools in Waterloo is 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.