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2024 Best School Districts in Iowa

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  1. #2 Best School Districts in Iowa.

    Gilbert Community School District

    Blue checkmark.

    School District,

    GILBERT, IA,

    25 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says In my time at Gilbert, I've engaged with many educators who have been important in my success but have also done very well providing guidance, mentorship, and encouragement. They have passion for...The sports programs at Gilbert have played a big role in shaping my character and valuable life skills. With many sports, I had the opportunity to play in multiple activities, learning the importance...The school district offers many activities and clubs, providing ample opportunities for students to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and form lasting friendships. The inclusive and....

    Read 25 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Total Schools: 4,

    Students: 1,642,

  2. #6 Best School Districts in Iowa.

    Decorah Community School District

    School District,

    DECORAH, IA,

    21 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Overall, my experience at Decorah High School was good. There are some issues regarding diversity within the school, and fairness between activity and funding equality. The best part of my high...The more disappointing part of my high school career has been the school administration's apprehension to equally sponsor women's sports within the school, and to give ALL sports equally important....

    Read 21 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Total Schools: 5,

    Students: 1,655,

  3. #9 Best School Districts in Iowa.

    Van Meter Community School District

    School District,

    VAN METER, IA,

    8 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says The Van Meter Community School District has been an outstanding place to learn, mature, and prepare for the future. The opportunities that are openly provided to students on a daily basis are....

    Read 8 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Total Schools: 3,

    Students: 1,045,

  4. #11 Best School Districts in Iowa.

    Western Dubuque Community School District

    School District,

    FARLEY, IA,

    20 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says I love the small towns that come together to create a welcoming and inclusive school district! The faculty are extremely kind and go out of their way to see each student succeed, not to mention the....

    Read 20 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Total Schools: 8,

    Students: 3,725,

  5. #12 Best School Districts in Iowa.

    Iowa City Community School District

    School District,

    IOWA CITY, IA,

    139 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says My experience at Iowa City West High School was greatly affected by the COVID pandemic, which lasted from the third trimester of my freshman year up until the last trimester of my junior year. I....

    Read 139 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Total Schools: 29,

    Students: 14,820,

  6. #13 Best School Districts in Iowa.

    Johnston Community School District

    School District,

    JOHNSTON, IA,

    91 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says I was open and enrolled from the Des Moines public school district to the Johnston public school district and the quality of education I received in Johnston was astounding! For the first time, I....

    Read 91 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Total Schools: 8,

    Students: 7,428,

  7. #14 Best School Districts in Iowa.

    Maquoketa Valley Community School District

    School District,

    DELHI, IA,

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

    Featured Review: Senior says We have a great school that strives for students getting a great education! We are ranked nationally for a our elementary and high school education along with 13:1 teacher/student ratio and 100%....

    Read 17 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Total Schools: 5,

    Students: 708,

  8. #16 Best School Districts in Iowa.

    St. Ansgar Community School District

    School District,

    ST. ANSGAR, IA,

    13 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Sophomore says I like many things about St. Ansgar but the thing I like most is that they make everyone feel welcome. Most of the kids that go to St.Ansgar have known each other since kindergarten or earlier. Even....

    Read 13 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Total Schools: 3,

    Students: 586,

  9. #19 Best School Districts in Iowa.

    Roland-Story Community School District

    School District,

    STORY CITY, IA,

    17 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says I´ve had a great experience at Roland-Story High School. I moved here last year from the Chicago suburbs and was very welcomed by many students and staff. On my unofficial first day of enrollment, I....

    Read 17 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Total Schools: 3,

    Students: 1,106,

  10. #20 Best School Districts in Iowa.

    Central Lyon Community School District

    School District,

    ROCK RAPIDS, IA,

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

    Featured Review: Alum says Being a part of Central Lyon High School, I was given so many opportunities. My favorite part of going to school there was that almost everyone knew each other & were so supportive of the activities... One thing that was hard to deal with going to a smaller sized school was the amount of drama. Different friend groups were made, some not as welcoming as other groups. One thing that I'd love to....

    Read 9 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Total Schools: 2,

    Students: 794,

  11. #21 Best School Districts in Iowa.

    Bettendorf Community School District

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    School District,

    BETTENDORF, IA,

    31 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says I've been a member of this district since kindergarten. My experience with Paul Norton Elementary was very positive, I had excellent teachers and lots of friends. Bettendorf Middle School did a nice....

    Read 31 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Total Schools: 7,

    Students: 4,770,

  12. #22 Best School Districts in Iowa.

    Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District

    School District,

    GRIMES, IA,

    31 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Dallas Center Grimes School District has reasonably strong academics with most of the teachers wanting you to succeed and willing to work with you to support your educational endeavors. Athletics....

    Read 31 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Total Schools: 7,

    Students: 3,660,

  13. #24 Best School Districts in Iowa.

    Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District

    School District,

    WAVERLY, IA,

    36 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says My experience is overall good. I have had great experiences with the soccer program. I have been on the varsity team and we have gone to state both years and have done very well in our class. The....

    Read 36 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Total Schools: 7,

    Students: 2,355,

  14. #25 Best School Districts in Iowa.

    Solon Community School District

    School District,

    SOLON, IA,

    19 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Solon has excelling academics with teachers who truly care about the students. High School Students are encouraged to take college courses at the surrounding colleges and universities at no cost to....

    Read 19 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Total Schools: 4,

    Students: 1,511,

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