For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,582 students in Atlantic, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Atlantic, IA are Washington Elementary School, Atlantic Middle School and Atlantic High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atlantic, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Atlantic have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Atlantic, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 E 14th St
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-5234
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-5234
Grades: PK-3
| 529 students
Rank: #22.
Atlantic Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 Linn St
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-1330
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-1330
Grades: 6-8
| 348 students
Rank: #33.
Atlantic High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 E 14th St
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-5358
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-5358
Grades: 9-12
| 475 students
Rank: #44.
Schuler Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 East 11th St.
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-1370
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-1370
Grades: 4-5
| 230 students
Atlantic, Iowa 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Educational Opportunity Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
704 Maple St
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-3535
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-3535
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Link Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1501 East 10th St
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-3250
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-3250
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Atlantic, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Atlantic, IA include Washington Elementary School, Atlantic Middle School and Atlantic High School.
How many public schools are located in Atlantic?
4 public schools are located in Atlantic.
What is the racial composition of students in Atlantic?
Atlantic public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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