2019 Best Schools with Gifted and Talented Programs in the Cedar Rapids AreaAbout this List

West Senior High School

• Iowa City Community School District, IA
• 9-12
• 293

Senior: West High is a large school, but there is always going to be a place for someone to fit in. We have tons of different clubs and if there isn't one for what you would have liked, you can start your own! The teachers are amazing and compassionate people who care about your well being, there is always someone to talk to if needed. We have some of the best test scores in Iowa, as well as many AP classes such as psychology, government, art and engineering courses.
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• A+

• 2,083 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lincoln Elementary School

• Iowa City Community School District, IA
• PK, K-6

• A+

• 236 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Iowa City High School

• Iowa City Community School District, IA
• 9-12
• 200

Senior: Some of the teachers are incredible; however, some are NOT. It really depends on the luck of the draw and the classes you choose to take part in. Most teachers, no matter their teaching ability, care strongly for the well being of their students. The environment is very caring and it is not challenging to find somebody like you. I have been here for four years and I think it was pretty good for high school at least!
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• A+

• 1,701 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

North Central Junior High School

• Iowa City Community School District, IA
• 7-8
• 1

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.
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• A

• 547 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Herbert Hoover Elementary School

• Iowa City Community School District, IA
• PK, K-6

• A

• 295 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Westfield Elementary School

• Linn-Mar Community School District, IA
• K-5

• A

• 424 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

James Van Allen Elementary School

• Iowa City Community School District, IA
• PK, K-6

• A

• 544 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Oak Ridge School

• Linn-Mar Community School District, IA
• 6-8

• A

• 751 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Norman Borlaug Elementary School

• Iowa City Community School District, IA
• PK, K-6

• A

• 476 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Indian Creek Elementary School

• Linn-Mar Community School District, IA
• K-5

• A

• 530 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Washington Township Elementary School

• Mid-Prairie Community School District, IA
• PK, K-5

• A

• 106 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Echo Hill Elementary School

• Linn-Mar Community School District, IA
• PK, K-5

• A

• 604 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

John F. Kennedy High School

• Cedar Rapids Community School District, IA
• 9-12
• 287

Alum: Kennedy High School was full of opportunities for everyone! Acedemics, sports, club involvement, show choir, band and college courses to keep everyone challenged and involved. Kennedy High School also prepared me for college and pushed me to find my interests in order to get me a head start on my college education while still a high school student! My school administration was point on and very involved.
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• A

• 1,875 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bowman Woods Elementary School

• Linn-Mar Community School District, IA
• K-5

• A

• 487 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Wickham Elementary School

• Iowa City Community School District, IA
• K-6

• A

• 509 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Longfellow Elementary School

• Iowa City Community School District, IA
• PK, K-6
• 1

Parent: Love longfellow. Teachers are very caring about the kids and the principal is great too. The school is like a big family.
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• A

• 327 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mount Vernon High School

• Mount Vernon Community School District, IA
• 9-12
• 46

Senior: Mount Vernon High School is an interesting High school. There is not a really great diversity, but everyone is very welcome. There are people who are racist, but they don't say anything rude to people of a different race. The teachers are very nice and can be helpful, sometimes. The school may address that it is college ready, but I can tell you that it is not. Students can take college courses at the community college, but there are not many AP courses that are taught at the school. Mount Vernon is a great school, but there should be a few changes to the courses.
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• A

• 417 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Linn-Mar High School

• Linn-Mar Community School District, IA
• 9-12
• 250

Alum: During my formative high school years I discovered how supportive my high school is. Their programs and teaching thought me to be a better student not just in the class room but in life. They gave me the tools to tackle problems in my personal life. The atmosphere that my school creates, is not only a positive one but a progressive place where all ideas are welcomed. The support that they have for the individual student is paramount to the administration. Due to community created at my school it helped me better understand others and this fostered personal relationships and community building in all my classmates.
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• A

• 2,079 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Solon Middle School

• Solon Community School District, IA
• 5-8

• A

• 476 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mount Vernon Middle School

• Mount Vernon Community School District, IA
• 5-8

• A

• 405 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

George Washington High School

• Cedar Rapids Community School District, IA
• 9-12
• 139

Senior: George Washington High School is the best school to go to in the city of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. There are so many AP courses and incentives that are offered here. Any student can find a class that they will truly appreciate and love going to everyday. This school does an amazing job of acknowledging everyone’s passions and hard work. We have assemblies recognizing the numerous clubs that are offered and the sports we have, so no matter what your passion is in high school, everyone gets to feel involved. The diversity and culture here are amazing. We hold retreats and have clubs that specifically recognize the diversity of Washington. Lastly, the teachers at this school do such an amazing job of educating the students and making everyone feel appreciated. I haven’t had a teacher at Washington that I didn’t appreciate or learn much from. If I could change one thing about my school, I would find a solution to resolve all the fights that occur in our main foyer.
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• A

• 1,333 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bohumil Shimek Elementary School

• Iowa City Community School District, IA
• PK, K-6

• A

• 236 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Solon High School

• Solon Community School District, IA
• 9-12
• 70

Senior: Solon High School is one of the highlights of the Solon community. The football team is one of the most important aspects of the Solon lifestyle, and the community comes together for every game to support our phenomenal team. The community also gathers around our other award-winning groups and competitive teams, such as our jazz choirs, cross country teams, and National Honor Society. Every single teacher at Solon goes out of their way to ensure that students not only know but understand, which creates an outstanding academic program. Solon also offers multiple advanced and AP classes, but there is room for more rigorous classes in the schedule. Solon's biggest weakness, unfortunately, is diversity, which means that most students don't get to know very many minority classmates. This is an issue that is difficult to address, but as Solon has grown, it has slowly become more diverse.
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• A

• 439 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Penn Elementary School

• Iowa City Community School District, IA
• PK, K-6

• A-

• 592 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Helen Lemme Elementary School

• Iowa City Community School District, IA
• PK, K-6

• A-

• 375 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio