Best Public High Schools in Iowa City, IA (2025-26)

Best Iowa City Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,441 students in Iowa City, IA.

The top ranked public high schools in Iowa City, IA are West Senior High School, Iowa City High School and Iccsd Pk-12 Online Learning Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Iowa City, IA public high schools have an score of 63% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and score of 72% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Iowa City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.

Iowa City, IA public high school have a of 90%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Iowa City High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Iowa City, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

West Senior High School

(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
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2901 Melrose Ave
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1050

Gr: 9-12 | 1,472 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Rank: #22.

Iowa City High School

(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
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1900 Morningside Dr
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1040

Gr: 9-12 | 1,606 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Rank: #33.

Iccsd Pk-12 Online Learning Program

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 62%)
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1725 N Dodge Street
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1000

Gr: K-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Rank: #44.

Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School

Alternative School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
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1528 Mall Drive
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1080

Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

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Iowa City, Iowa 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Herbert Hoover Elementary School (Closed 2021)

2200 E Court St
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1110

Gr: PK-6 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Roosevelt Elementary School (Closed 2013)

611 Greenwood Dr
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1155

Gr: PK-6 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Iowa City, IA?

The top ranked public high schools in Iowa City, IA include West Senior High School, Iowa City High School and Iccsd Pk-12 Online Learning Program.

How many public high schools are located in Iowa City?

4 public high schools are located in Iowa City.

What is the racial composition of students in Iowa City?

Iowa City public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Which public high schools in Iowa City are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public high schools in Iowa City include: Iowa City High School vs. West Senior High School, West Senior High School vs. Iowa City High School, Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School vs. Iowa City High School