2023 Best Elementary Schools in Iowa

#1 Best Private K-12 Schools in Iowa.

Maharishi School

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

FAIRFIELD, IA,

PK, K-12,

83 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Maharishi School has been one of the most amazing and wonderful experiences of my life. I have grown so much as a person here. Being a boarding student has also really helped in so many ways such as....

Read 83 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 165,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 3 to 1,

#2 Best Private K-12 Schools in Iowa.

Rivermont Collegiate

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

BETTENDORF, IA,

PK, K-12,

58 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says We love Rivermont! For us there is no other school for our son. We love the value they place on social and emotional growth especially during the last few years. The school does a phenomenal job of....

Read 58 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 200,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

#1 Best Public Elementary Schools in Iowa.

Hopewell Elementary

Blue checkmark.

Pleasant Valley Community School District, IA,

PK, K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 696,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#2 Best Public Elementary Schools in Iowa.

Pleasant View Elementary

Blue checkmark.

Pleasant Valley Community School District, IA,

K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 673,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Iowa.

Riverdale Heights Elementary

Blue checkmark.

Pleasant Valley Community School District, IA,

K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 659,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#4 Best Public Elementary Schools in Iowa.

Gilbert Elementary School

Gilbert Community School District, IA,

PK, K-2,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Gilbert has really provided my kids with the best education! They all go above and beyond for each and every child..

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 351,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Iowa.

Gilbert Intermediate School

Gilbert Community School District, IA,

3-5,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Gilbert gives special attention to every student. My kids have achieved so much success and we owe it to the Teachers and staff at Gilbert!.

Read 5 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 332,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Iowa.

Grant Ragan Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Waukee Community School District, IA,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 615,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Iowa.

Northeast Elementary School

Ankeny Community School District, IA,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 630,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#8 Best Public Elementary Schools in Iowa.

Cody Elementary

Blue checkmark.

Pleasant Valley Community School District, IA,

K-6,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says We moved from the Pleasant Valley Elementary school district, which is the #1 elementary school in our district, to Cody Elementary which is a MUCH SMALLER rural school. We were amazed at the student....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 445,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#9 Best Public Elementary Schools in Iowa.

Orange City Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District, IA,

PK, K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says My experience at the Elementary School was amazing. Great teachers that knew what they were teaching and great staff that cared about the students..

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 447,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#10 Best Public Elementary Schools in Iowa.

Prairie Trail Elementary School

Ankeny Community School District, IA,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 537,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#11 Best Public Elementary Schools in Iowa.

Brookview Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Waukee Community School District, IA,

K-5,

7 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Right now I have a 5th grader there and a new Kindergartner. Our experience has been overall good. My son has had a couple teachers that I question their abilities to teach well, but has had some...The school itself is small for as many students that it has, but I don't think that detracts from the education the students receive. The area around the school is family friendly with only a few...Overall the choice we made to move to this area 10 years ago was a good one. My son loves his school and some of the friends he has made and we are hoping our other kids enjoy their future....

Read 7 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 592,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#12 Best Public Elementary Schools in Iowa.

Eason Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Waukee Community School District, IA,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 564,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#13 Best Public Elementary Schools in Iowa.

Walnut Hills Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Waukee Community School District, IA,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 679,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#14 Best Public Elementary Schools in Iowa.

Bridgeview Elementary

Blue checkmark.

Pleasant Valley Community School District, IA,

PK, K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 366,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#15 Best Public Elementary Schools in Iowa.

Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Cedar Falls Community School District, IA,

PK, K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 447,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#16 Best Public Elementary Schools in Iowa.

Ashland Ridge Elementary School

Ankeny Community School District, IA,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 680,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

#17 Best Public Elementary Schools in Iowa.

Lincoln Elementary School

Iowa City Community School District, IA,

K-6,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Lincoln teachers are the best. From K through 5th, my children have had individualized instruction and attention when it is needed. Last year we found out my (then 1st grader) child had a learning....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 226,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#18 Best Public Elementary Schools in Iowa.

Westwood Elementary School

Ankeny Community School District, IA,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 618,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#19 Best Public Elementary Schools in Iowa.

Hospers Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District, IA,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 216,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#20 Best Public Elementary Schools in Iowa.

Shuler Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Waukee Community School District, IA,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 718,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#21 Best Public Elementary Schools in Iowa.

Johnston Elementary School

Maquoketa Valley Community School District, IA,

1-2,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 95,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#22 Best Public Elementary Schools in Iowa.

Crocker Elementary School

Ankeny Community School District, IA,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 535,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#23 Best Public Elementary Schools in Iowa.

Delhi Elementary School

Maquoketa Valley Community School District, IA,

3-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 147,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,