2020 Best Schools in the Quad Cities AreaAbout this List

Rivermont Collegiate

• Private School
• Bettendorf, IA
• PK, K-12
• 46 reviews

Parent: My child has just finished his fifth year at Rivermont Collegiate, and I couldn't be happier with either the experience or the education he is receiving. As a university professor, I greatly appreciate the skills that my son has developed since he started Rivermont as a grade-school student. From public speaking to Rivermont's Academic and Tech Fairs he and his friends have been able to deep-dive into a variety of subjects, as well as experience them hands-on through numerous learning opportunities. This will only be enhanced by the STEAM building that Rivermont is constructing. Beyond learning how to effectively take in and retain the material they are taught, my son and his classmates are encouraged to create new and innovative ideas. They will begin university with an intellectual and study-skills toolkit that many undergrads spend their entire time at college building. I cannot recommend this school highly enough.
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• A+

• 210 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hopewell Elementary

• Pleasant Valley Community School District, IA
• PK, K-6

• A+

• 597 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pleasant Valley Junior High School

• Pleasant Valley Community School District, IA
• 7-8
• 1 review

Senior: Pleasant Valley Junior High School was a great school that prepared students well not only for high school but for college as well. The academics were great and students are able to learn and grow while getting a quality education in a quality school.
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• A+

• 720 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pleasant View Elementary

• Pleasant Valley Community School District, IA
• K-6

• A+

• 635 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pleasant Valley High School

• Pleasant Valley Community School District, IA
• 9-12
• 182 reviews

Parent: PVHS is a top notch school in academics, sports, music and spirit. Many parents within the Quad City area strive to open enroll their students to take advantage of the opportunities that PV has to offer.

The school district is widely known for having a premier music program. The band and orchestra directors go the extra mile to help the students excel in their music journeys. These directors not only foster growth in the students' primary instruments, they encourage those that take an interest in expanding their knowledge of more than one instrument as well as undertaking music composition. Many of these students excel at the following competitions: All-State Band and Orchestra, ISTA, SEISTA.

Can't say enough wonderful things to say about this school
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• A+

• 1,366 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Riverdale Heights Elementary

• Pleasant Valley Community School District, IA
• K-6

• A+

• 650 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cody Elementary

• Pleasant Valley Community School District, IA
• K-6

• A

• 324 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bridgeview Elementary

• Pleasant Valley Community School District, IA
• PK, K-6

• A

• 401 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bettendorf High School

• Bettendorf Community School District, IA
• 9-12
• 175 reviews

Senior: Bettendorf is an overall outstanding school district. Bettendorf has provided me many great teachers that go above and beyond to help all students. Bettendorf high school also has a great number of faculty members that provide everything the students may need. Bettendorf also is a very nice school and provides many outstanding facilities including a weight room, a football field, an auditorium, and many more facilities are provided. Students are also in a safe environment given that a school police officer and security guard are on the campus as well. Bettendorf is an overall wonderful community!
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• A

• 1,523 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Assumption High School

• Private School
• Davenport, IA
• 9-12
• 103 reviews

Senior: Assumption is a great place for religion and it is a terrific tight-knit community. That being said, if you aren't into sports, extracurriculars are going to be very difficult for you. The fine arts department is hardly funded and/or talked about, plus there are hardly any academic clubs. If you are into sports, great; just be wary of the "winning is the only thing" mentality here, especially in track. Other than that, the academics are good, and the smaller size of the school allows for closer friendships and a more realized shared identity among students.
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• A

• 471 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Paul Norton Elementary School

• Bettendorf Community School District, IA
• K-5

• A

• 451 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Alleman High School

• Private School
• Rock Island, IL
• 9-12
• 61 reviews

Senior: My experience at Alleman High School was great. All four years were amazing and there was always something to do. From to sports to clubs, Alleman is the place to be involved in. Alleman is a school that cares about their students ans diversity. Alleman is a college prep high school. Alleman wants each student to be successful in and outside of school. Alleman is also a place where we surround ourselves through the catholic faith. Each month we have all school masses, adoration, or prayer services. Alleman is a place that has helped me push myself in and outside of school. I would not choose any other school but Alleman. Alleman has a special feeling to it. Alleman is a school that welcomes everyone, it does matter if you are catholic, not catholic, or even a different religion. I would not change a thing about Alleman High School.
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• A-

• 448 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Virgil Grissom Elementary School

• North Scott Community School District, IA
• PK, K-6

• A-

• 182 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Herbert Hoover Elementary School

• Bettendorf Community School District, IA
• K-5

• A-

• 437 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Alan Shepard Elementary School

• North Scott Community School District, IA
• PK, K-6
• 1 review

• A-

• 419 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Illinois City Elementary School

• Rockridge Community Unit School District No. 300, IL
• K-2

• A-

• 71 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Geneseo High School

• Geneseo Community Unit School District No. 228, IL
• 9-12
• 115 reviews

Senior: The teachers are all helpful and care about your success. The challenging AP courses helped me feel ready for the challenging classes in college. The opportunities for community involvement through clubs and volunteering offered me many chances to give back to others. Being involved in student council for four years has allowed me to expand my leadership skills in our own student government and at the regional level as well. The opportunities at GHS have helped shape me into a well-rounded individual.
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• A-

• 812 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Taylor Ridge Elementary School

• Rockridge Community Unit School District No. 300, IL
• K-2

• A-

• 144 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hampton Elementary School

• Public School
• Hampton, IL
• K-8

• A-

• 217 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Erie Middle School

• Erie Community Unit School District No. 1, IL
• 5-8

• A-

• 186 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Central Dewitt Middle School

• Central Dewitt School District, IA
• 7-8

• B+

• 212 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Edward White Elementary School

• North Scott Community School District, IA
• PK, K-6

• B+

• 559 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

North Scott Senior High School

• North Scott Community School District, IA
• 9-12
• 132 reviews

Sophomore: North Scott High School has something for all students. Whether it is fine arts or athletics, there is a wide variety of things to be involved in. Along with soaring extra-curricular activities, the teachers and overall academics are at a high level, offering multiple AP classes and honors level classes. If they do not have a class you are interested in taking, they either create the class or let you go to the nearby community college to pursue it! The counselor care about all students and work very hard to make sure each student is in a good place at all times. Very nice facilities for all activities. All the kids who go here are inclusive and care for one another. The only thing that this school lacks is diversity. This is a school made up of many high-class white families. Overall, North Scott is a wonderful place, and the slight issues can always be fixed!
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• B+

• 950 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Riverdale Elementary School

• Riverdale Community Unit School District No. 100, IL
• PK, K-5

• B+

• 571 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

North Scott Junior High School

• North Scott Community School District, IA
• 7-8

• B+

• 478 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio