Best Public Middle Schools in Cedar Falls, IA (2025-26)

Best Cedar Falls Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,319 students in Cedar Falls, IA. The top ranked public middle schools in Cedar Falls, IA are Peet Junior High School and Holmes Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Cedar Falls, IA public middle schools have an score of 82% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and score of 85% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Cedar Falls have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Cedar Falls, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Peet Junior High School

(Math: 82% | Reading: 87%)
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525 E Seerley Blvd
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2710

Gr: 7-9 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Rank: #22.

Holmes Junior High School

(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
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505 Holmes Dr
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2650

Gr: 7-9 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

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Cedar Falls, Iowa 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Cedar Falls Alternative High School (Closed 2014)

Alternative School

3809 Cedar Heights Dr
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2445

Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Cedar Falls Virtual Campus (Closed 2023)

1002 W 1st St
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2439

Gr: K-12 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 25%

River Hills (Closed 2015)

Special Education School

2700 Grand Blvd
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 268-7775

Gr: PK-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cedar Falls, IA?

The top ranked public middle schools in Cedar Falls, IA include Peet Junior High School and Holmes Junior High School. Cedar Falls has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.

How many public middle schools are located in Cedar Falls?

2 public middle schools are located in Cedar Falls.

What is the racial composition of students in Cedar Falls?

Cedar Falls public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).