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

Best Iowa City Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,025 students in Iowa City, IA.

The top ranked public middle schools in Iowa City, IA are Southeast Junior 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 middle schools have an score of 56% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and score of 67% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Iowa City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Southeast Junior High School

(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
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2501 Bradford Dr
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1070

Gr: 7-8 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Rank: #22.

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%

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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 middle schools in Iowa City, IA?

The top ranked public middle schools in Iowa City, IA include Southeast Junior High School and Iccsd Pk-12 Online Learning Program.

How many public middle schools are located in Iowa City?

2 public middle schools are located in Iowa City.

What is the racial composition of students in Iowa City?

Iowa City public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).