2023 Best Middle Schools in the Cedar Rapids Area

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Parent: My daughter started attending Scattergood as a freshman and it has been the best experience for her academically, socially and for her mental health as well! She is challenged academically, accepted for who she is at Scattergood and flourishes as a person. She has a wonderful and diverse group of friends. When coming back from a weekend at home as we pulled into the driveway, she said - "It's Scattergood, my favorite place in the world." We couldn't be more pleased with this school and are certain of the positive impact it will have on our daughter for the rest of her life.... Read 37 reviews
Scattergood Friends School
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Private School,
WEST BRANCH, IA,
6-12,
37 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says My daughter started attending Scattergood as a freshman and it has been the best experience for her academically, socially and for her mental health as well! She is challenged academically, accepted....
Read 37 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 26,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3 to 1,
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#1 Best Public Middle Schools in Cedar Rapids Area.
Oak Ridge School
Linn-Mar Community School District, IA,
7-8,
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 542,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,
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#2 Best Public Middle Schools in Cedar Rapids Area.
Excelsior Middle School
Linn-Mar Community School District, IA,
7-8,
3 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Middle School Student says This is a really good school, highly recommended. The staff is nice, and really fun sports for your kids to play, I recommend bringing your kids to this school..
Read 3 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 635,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,
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Parent: As the parent of two children in the lower school, I am extremely pleased with SSSAS. The Early Saints teachers make each day engaging for my 3-year-old. The monthly units the ES learn have prompted my son to apply what he’s learned to the world around him (the food unit they completed prompts a nightly discussion about which foods on his plate are muscle foods, brain foods, etc.). His teachers started a recent parent conference with 3 very specific adjectives to describe my son and given the examples they gave me, it is clear that really understand him as a whole child. My experiences with JK and K were also nothing short of fantastic; even during the pandemic the teachers were able to connect with my son. The K and 1st grade teachers have also provided my son a solid educational foundation; they have identified his strengths and given additional challenging work so that he hasn’t been bored. Any issues I’ve had have been quickly and appropriately addressed by his teachers.... Read 133 reviews
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Private School,
ALEXANDRIA, VA,
PK, K-12,
133 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says As the parent of two children in the lower school, I am extremely pleased with SSSAS. The Early Saints teachers make each day engaging for my 3-year-old. The monthly units the ES learn have prompted my son to apply what he’s learned to the world around him (the food unit they...My experiences with JK and K were also nothing short of fantastic; even during the pandemic the teachers were able to connect with my son. The K and 1st grade teachers have also provided my son a....
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Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Students: 1,241,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,
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#3 Best Public Middle Schools in Cedar Rapids Area.
Solon Middle School
Solon Community School District, IA,
6-8,
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 350,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,
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Alum: Small class sizes make it very easy to interact with teachers and classmates! Teachers are very willing to give extra help to students, and are forgiving and understanding if students have trouble with an assignment. Students and teachers are able to cultivate personal, but professional relationships that prepare students for forming relationships with adults in the future.... Read 5 reviews
Hillcrest Academy
Blue checkmark.
Private School,
KALONA, IA,
6-12,
5 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says Small class sizes make it very easy to interact with teachers and classmates! Teachers are very willing to give extra help to students, and are forgiving and understanding if students have trouble....
Read 5 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 59,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,
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Senior: Being a international student coming into this school, it created a environment that's safe and friendly for me. The teachers and staff all contribute to provide the best experience for everyone. They pushes you to do your best and become the best version of yourself. The administration is very well organized and provides weekly updates to the parents. Regina provides a wide variety of clubs and activities and the school community is very supportive at sporting events. The coaching staff are very experienced and the sport programs have very successful history. Cafeteria food is in need of improvement and lunch time are short, however, the basic nutrition need are met. Regina have a very good college readiness with the help from the counselor but visit with the counselor is limited due to the fact that we only have one counselor. Resources and facilities are all well maintained and provided with Indoor baseball/softball facility and newly built lifting room and wrestling room.... Read 88 reviews
Regina Catholic Education Center
Blue checkmark.
Private School,
IOWA, IA,
PK, K-12,
88 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says Being a international student coming into this school, it created a environment that's safe and friendly for me. The teachers and staff all contribute to provide the best experience for everyone.....
Read 88 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 920,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,
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#4 Best Public Middle Schools in Cedar Rapids Area.
Center Point-Urbana Middle School
Center Point-Urbana Community School District, IA,
6-8,
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 347,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,
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#5 Best Public Middle Schools in Cedar Rapids Area.
Mount Vernon Middle School
Blue checkmark.
Mount Vernon Community School District, IA,
5-8,
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 427,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,
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#6 Best Public Middle Schools in Cedar Rapids Area.
North-Linn Middle School
North Linn Community School District, IA,
6-8,
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 123,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,
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Parent: This was by far my children's favorite academic, social and teacher experience during their entire school lifetime. The teachers, principal, culture, friendliness and focus on striving for excellence mesh into a simply wonderful environment. Children are rewarded for helping others, for cultivating an atmosphere of positivity and leadership with their weekly "Knight of the Week" award and the many organizations and groups keep students involved. The sports teams are abundant and everyone gets a chance to play, no matter what the sport. Just a wonderful experience for our family. This school promotes helping others in need, the community and the environment.... Read 1 review
#7 Best Public Middle Schools in Cedar Rapids Area.
North Central Junior High School
Iowa City Community School District, IA,
7-8,
1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says This was by far my children's favorite academic, social and teacher experience during their entire school lifetime. The teachers, principal, culture, friendliness and focus on striving for excellence....
Read 1 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Students: 563,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,
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#8 Best Public Middle Schools in Cedar Rapids Area.
Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School
Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District, IA,
6-8,
2 Niche users give it an average review of 2.5 stars.
Read 2 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Students: 314,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,
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#9 Best Public Middle Schools in Cedar Rapids Area.
Harding Middle School
Cedar Rapids Community School District, IA,
6-8,
1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says The school has amazing programs for the students success! They definitely get kids really for college! Only thing is that the behavior is absolutely atrocious. Racism and general behavior is....
Read 1 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Students: 706,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,
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#10 Best Public Middle Schools in Cedar Rapids Area.
Clear Creek Amana Middle School
Clear Creek Amana Community School District, IA,
6-8,
2 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
Read 2 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Students: 558,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,
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#11 Best Public Middle Schools in Cedar Rapids Area.
Northwest Junior High School
Iowa City Community School District, IA,
7-8,
1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says Northwest was an incredible Jr. High. Things were taken seriously all the way from sports to academics. There were so many clubs, led mostly by teachers who cares and enjoyed creating a strong....
Read 1 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Students: 815,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,
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#12 Best Public Middle Schools in Cedar Rapids Area.
Vernon Middle School
Marion Independent School District, IA,
5-8,
3 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Extremely nice and helpful staff who go above and beyond for their students. They offer assistance to kids when they need it and offer extra help when students need it especially. The updates to the....
Read 3 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Students: 695,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,
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#13 Best Public Middle Schools in Cedar Rapids Area.
Taft Middle School
Cedar Rapids Community School District, IA,
6-8,
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Students: 544,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,
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Alum: I loved my three years spent at Cedar Valley. Academically, school has always been difficult for me yet the small class size made a huge impact. I was able to get support from teachers and develop deep lasting friendships with peers. I enjoyed the personal feel and openness to discuss real life. Cedar Valley grew me in my faith and love for God. It allowed me to ask the hard questions and wrestle with doubt and fears. I felt prepared when I went to college and am overall so blessed by this school!... Read 6 reviews
Cedar Valley Christian School
Private School,
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA,
PK, K-12,
6 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says I loved my three years spent at Cedar Valley. Academically, school has always been difficult for me yet the small class size made a huge impact. I was able to get support from teachers and develop....
Read 6 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Students: 186,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,
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#14 Best Public Middle Schools in Cedar Rapids Area.
Franklin Middle School
Cedar Rapids Community School District, IA,
6-8,
1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says My kids cared about academics, music and theatre and found wonderful activities and teachers who supported this. They were in gifted programs that gave them great training in mock trial and history....
Read 1 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Students: 486,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,
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#15 Best Public Middle Schools in Cedar Rapids Area.
Mid-Prairie Middle School
Blue checkmark.
Mid-Prairie Community School District, IA,
5-8,
2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says The teachers are very helpful and respond quickly when I have a question. The office staff is excellent in making sure my son is ready to go when he has any appointments. If I feel that we need a....
Read 2 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Students: 347,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,
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#16 Best Public Middle Schools in Cedar Rapids Area.
Lisbon Middle School
Lisbon Community School District, IA,
7-8,
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Students: 108,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 36 to 1,
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West Branch Middle School
West Branch Community School District, IA,
5-8,
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Students: 247,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,
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Southeast Junior High School
Iowa City Community School District, IA,
7-8,
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Students: 816,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,
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Benton Community Middle School
Benton Community School District, IA,
7-8,
3 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: High School Senior says The school falls short on teaching some subjects so kids understand, but most teachers are always willing to help people succeed!! Over all it is good academically with a very successful fine arts....
Read 3 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Students: 214,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,
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Prairie Point Middle School & Ninth Grade Academy
College Community School District, IA,
7-9,
10 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.
Featured Review: High School Senior says I had a great learning experience there.
Read 10 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Students: 1,296,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,
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Monticello Middle School
Monticello Community School District, IA,
5-8,
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Students: 293,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,
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Parent: The curriculum is strong, with students working above grade level in many subjects. Teachers set high expectations and then help each child achieve those goals in a warm and nurturing environment. Each day students’ folders are filled with the work that they have completed so that parents can be informed of their child’s progress. Any obstacles are handled at early stages and the child is treated with the utmost respect every step of the way. The emphasis on STEAM is helping to prepare students for a successful future. Every member of the staff knows each kid--not only their names, but their individual personalities. Additional benefits of ACE include smaller class sizes, character development, a uniform that minimizes drama in the mornings, responsive staff, and an exceptional facility. I am confident that my children have a strong educational foundation and love of learning that will serve them well going forward.... Read 7 reviews
Sponsored Result, Academy of Christian Education
Blue checkmark.
Private School,
RESTON, VA,
PK, K-9,
7 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says The curriculum is strong, with students working above grade level in many subjects. Teachers set high expectations and then help each child achieve those goals in a warm and nurturing environment. ....
Read 7 reviews.
Students: 297,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,
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Alum: I would say it was overall a good experience. I was in this school system from K-12. Elementry and Middle school provided good teaching staff, extracurriculars, and resources for women in STEM. The high school experience was illuminating, with classes becoming segregated by class and race. The system was very biast and pushed certain students above those who historically had not attended college.... Read 12 reviews
Sponsored Result, Falls Church City Public Schools
Blue checkmark.
School District,
FALLS CHURCH, VA,
12 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says I would say it was overall a good experience. I was in this school system from K-12. Elementry and Middle school provided good teaching staff, extracurriculars, and resources for women in STEM. The....
Read 12 reviews.
Students: 2,500,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,
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2023 Best Middle Schools in the Cedar Rapids Area

Scattergood Friends School

Scattergood Friends School

Oak Ridge School

Oak Ridge School

Excelsior Middle School

Excelsior Middle School

St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School

Sponsored Result, St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School

Solon Middle School

Solon Middle School

Hillcrest Academy

Hillcrest Academy

Regina Catholic Education Center

Regina Catholic Education Center

Center Point-Urbana Middle School

Center Point-Urbana Middle School

Mount Vernon Middle School

Mount Vernon Middle School

North-Linn Middle School

North-Linn Middle School

North Central Junior High School

North Central Junior High School

Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School

Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School

Harding Middle School

Harding Middle School

Clear Creek Amana Middle School

Clear Creek Amana Middle School

Northwest Junior High School

Northwest Junior High School

Vernon Middle School

Vernon Middle School

Taft Middle School

Taft Middle School

Cedar Valley Christian School

Cedar Valley Christian School

Franklin Middle School

Franklin Middle School

Mid-Prairie Middle School

Mid-Prairie Middle School

Lisbon Middle School

Lisbon Middle School

West Branch Middle School

West Branch Middle School

Southeast Junior High School

Southeast Junior High School

Benton Community Middle School

Benton Community Middle School

Prairie Point Middle School & Ninth Grade Academy

Prairie Point Middle School & Ninth Grade Academy

Monticello Middle School

Monticello Middle School

Academy of Christian Education

Sponsored Result, Academy of Christian Education

Falls Church City Public Schools

Sponsored Result, Falls Church City Public Schools