2023 Best Schools Offering AP Courses in the Quad Cities Area

• Bettendorf, IA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.1 out of 5  58 reviews

Parent: 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 honoring our child as an individual while maintaining a sense of community throughout the grades. We are so impressed with how they scaffold their education and spark collaborative learning which will be essential skills for work and life. To me, providing a safe and joyful learning environment is priceless and we are confident that’s what our child receives everyday at Rivermont.... Read 58 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 200

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Pleasant Valley Community School District, IA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.01 out of 5  232 reviews

Senior: I loved the school and it’s education system. Going from my old school this Pleasant Valley was a big change but it helped me for the better, not just with my education but also my social skills and meeting new people. I got to get to know many of the staff and students around me and build bonds with many people. PV has also given me a huge step forward in my career path and helped open doors I never knew existed before attending the school. It crazy how much a school could impact you but I’m grateful Pleasant Valley left such a huge one on me. I will forever me proud to say I was a Pleasant Valley Spartan!... Read 232 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,541

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Bettendorf Community School District, IA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.05 out of 5  213 reviews

Senior: The coaches are great, and the teachers care and are involved. The school brings a great atmosphere! There is definitely room for improvement, but overall, a great school to attend.... Read 213 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,523

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Davenport, IA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.71 out of 5  119 reviews

Senior: Assumption High School gave me the best years of my life. The staff was overall very friendly and helpful. The courses were difficult but prepared us for college-level courses. We were required to take multiple college classes before graduating, so we could be a step above other schools; therefore, giving us an advantage. The school created a sense of community and family. The athletics department was excellent, the coaches were so helpful in each sport. Our teams achieve state-level status in almost every sport! Assumption gave me many experiences that I am thankful for.... Read 119 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 450

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Geneseo Community Unit School District No. 228, IL•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.78 out of 5  137 reviews

Senior: Geneseo High School has been a wonderful experience for me these last four years! The teachers are caring, and they try their best to help their students succeed rather than fail. I also appreciated that many of them challenged their students because attending a college or university will be challenging and difficult; students are becoming adults, and teachers expect more from college level students.... Read 137 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 857

• Student-teacher ratio —

• North Scott Community School District, IA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  160 reviews

Junior: North Scott offers many college classes in order to prepare students for the future. Along with offering three counselors to help plan a future for each student. For the students taking the next step of education and going to college North Scott offers a College and Career Counselor that brings in representatives from various colleges. North Scott can improve with some teachers as some treat upper-class men like babies and do not try to stretch their thinking. If you want a school with thriving sports then North Scott is where you would want to attend with amazing facilities and winning teams. The school is perfect for parents that want to ensure their child is excelling in the classroom with many websites to see your childs involvement and grades within school.... Read 160 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 1,004

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Moline Unified School District No. 40, IL•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.56 out of 5  366 reviews

Senior: I transferred to Moline High School for my senior year and they welcomed me with open arms. Right away I got involved in the music department and it was the most welcoming environment I’ve ever entered. It was very respectful and I’m glad I was able to expose myself to people with similar interests as me before the school year actually started. The grading scale isn’t anything too difficult and there’s truly a class for everyone here. The students have difficulty following the Covid-19 guidelines and cases are rising for that reason but other than that, the school isn’t all that bad and I’m glad I decided to make the switch.... Read 366 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 2,164

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Davenport Community School District, IA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.63 out of 5  193 reviews

Alum: I graduated in 2021 and I still miss aspects of Central. Like pretty much all schools, there is good and bad. I met a lot of different types of people at central and experienced things that I know I wouldn’t experience at pretty much any other highschool in Iowa. There’s a lot of nice teachers who actually care about their students and the central culture is one a kind. The sports were always up and down in terms of how good they were but Central does have pretty good teams every once in a while. I met many people there that I’m still friends with today and I think Central helped prepare me for college and the rest of my life.... Read 193 reviews

• grade B

• Students 1,586

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• East Moline, IL•

• Public School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.69 out of 5  179 reviews

Senior: I enjoyed a lot of the accelerated courses I took! The teachers genuinely cared about the well-being and mental health of the students that they were interacting with every day. The only reason I rated the school four stars instead of five is because of the lack of effort I have heard the general and some CP teachers have put in. Most of the courses I took that were not required, but I instead took as electives, I learned next to nothing from! Overall, the required education was very good for me personally, and I am extremely glad I was able to build strong connections with some of my teachers. I know that after I leave for college, I will be able to contact them with any help or questions I have!... Read 179 reviews

• grade B

• Students 1,765

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Clinton, IA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.85 out of 5  26 reviews

Senior: Overall, a net positive experience. Small class sizes mean there's a lot of one-on-one time with teachers. The small classes also create a strong bond with classmates that's likely to outlive your time at the school. The dress code isn't for everyone, though.... Read 26 reviews

• grade B

• Students 284

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Rock Island School District No. 41, IL•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.58 out of 5  201 reviews

Senior: Rock Island High School is a great school. It has many teachers that really care about teaching and helping students. There are many active clubs involved in all sorts of things including robotics, drama, community involvement, and even debate. We have just about every sport that I can think of. Overall, it's a great school. Unfortunately, about every year that I've been a student here I've had at least 3 bad teachers who do all sorts of crazy things. For example, providing an extreme of each learning environment, grading only 3 problems out of a 20+ problem assignment which completely screws up our grade, and literally, not teaching at all, having us learn 100% of the class out of a textbook. Having said this, I've also had multiple teachers that I absolutely love and wish I could have them teach more of my classes.... Read 201 reviews

• grade B

• Students 1,774

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Sherrard Community Unit School District No. 200, IL•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.05 out of 5  135 reviews

Sophomore: At Sherrard High School, the staff members want only what is best for their students. During this difficult pandemic, staff members have stepped up in many ways. When our school transferred to remote learning, teachers posted assignments and held online video chats to ensure every student knew what they were doing. I recently had something sent to me in the mail that one of my teachers sent to me. In the envelope, I received a bracelet that says "positive" in the middle. I did an assignment focusing on the word positive, but making a bracelet and handwritten note after the school year was over just showed that the teachers actually care. Besides the fact that our teachers are always here for the students, our school focuses primarily on the education given to the students. Our school wants to see everyone excel academically and in athletics. At many of the athletic meets and games you will see all sorts of staff members supporting the Tigers! Sherrard really cares.... Read 135 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 426

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Davenport Community School District, IA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.76 out of 5  46 reviews

Junior: This school allows for many academic experiences, like dual enrollment and college-level classes that students from all around the area join the school.... Read 46 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 1,260

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• River Bend Community Unit School District No. 2, IL•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.55 out of 5  118 reviews

Junior: The teachers at FHS are phenomenal, they will always help and are kind. I enjoy playing various sports because we have a great program and the team is always very close. On the other hand, I would like more AP classes to be offered, however, due to the small size of the school it will be difficult to fill these classes.... Read 118 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 297

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Central Dewitt School District, IA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.76 out of 5  90 reviews

Senior: The teachers here are amazing they really care about you as a person and your education. They establish relationships with the students that can make your experience here amazing and unforgettable. The one thing I would like to see changed though is the grading. We use standards-based grading but in college, you don't use that type of grading so it sets us up for a bigger challenge in college.... Read 90 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 516

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Mercer County School District No. 404, IL•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.1 out of 5  31 reviews

Senior: Mercer County was a really good school. I transferred from another high school my sophomore year and I didn't know if I would like this new school. When I got there my first day, I never felt so comfortable and confident at any school. It was easy to conversate, the academics are outstanding. It's an all around great school. The athletics, the staff, the students, the clubs, everything is amazing!... Read 31 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 390

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Wilton Community School District, IA•

• 7-12

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  Rating 3.56 out of 5  34 reviews

Senior: What I mostly enjoyed at Wilton High School is that everyone knows who you are, and all the teachers know your name. This can be a good and bad thing but for most it was probably the best thing. I was also a 4th generation to go to Wilton, along with many student, so families have been going to school together for years. There isn't really much I would change about this school it has been pretty nice for the past 13 years.... Read 34 reviews

• grade C+

• Students 401

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Davenport Community School District, IA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.61 out of 5  241 reviews

Senior: West High School is amazing! There are a ton of opportunities for students to be involved in and experience. We help collect food for the Student Hunger Drive. We have an active student-section for both boys and girls sports. Our student body is very active with all of the extracurricular activities that we have. From National Honors Society to Student Senate to Art Club to Falcon Theatre, we have a variety of things to be involved in. West also has multiple Spirit Weeks throughout the school year. The dances are fun, we have Homecoming and Prom. Besides the activities, we also have multiple AP classes and Dual Credit that students can take. We have great teachers in all departments. West is an awesome school!... Read 241 reviews

• grade C+

• Students 1,445

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Muscatine Community School District, IA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.45 out of 5  148 reviews

Junior: Muscatine Highschool was very welcoming when I first started freshman year. Staff and upperclassmen celebrated the new students joining us, they helped guide new students around as well as offering many extracurricular clubs, sports, etc. The teachers are nice and personally connect with students and make sure they are doing well and have a successful life ahead of them. School spirit is high with exciting football games, dances, and pep rallies.... Read 148 reviews

• grade C+

• Students 1,489

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Clinton Community School District, IA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.31 out of 5  80 reviews

Niche User: Clinton High School provides a top notch education, excellent extra curriculum activities and truly prepares the students for the future. Future meaning two or four year colleges along with terrific trade programs. Plus just started on a brand new 65M high school renovation!... Read 80 reviews

• grade C+

• Students 971

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Durant Community School District, IA•

• 7-12

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  Rating 3.3 out of 5  27 reviews

Senior: Very kind and accepting school with kind teachers. I’ve always felt accepted here and I feel my schooling is highly acceptable.... Read 27 reviews

• grade C

• Students 323

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1