Iowa City Schools

Iowa City School District

Students in Iowa City live and breathe education. Home to the University of Iowa and with ACT having its headquarters right here, there really is a strong focus on education right across the board.

Let’s start with the public schools in the Iowa City area: The Iowa City School district is the fifth largest in the state and covers 130 sq miles. The communities served are Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Hills, University Heights and the surrounding rural areas. There are eighteen elementary schools, three junior high schools, 2 senior high schools and one alternative school Elizabeth Tate High School.

If you’re looking to move to the area and prefer the idea of a private school, Iowa City has several to choose from depending on your needs. The Regina Catholic Education Center offers a comprehensive education for pre-kindergarten age children right through senior high school. Heritage Christian School in North Liberty educates children from pre-kindergarten age to 8th grade. And for those looking for a more innovative approach to education there’s Willowind School in Iowa City. There are lots of choices when it comes to your child’s education in the Iowa City area. Here’s a comprehensive list of both public schools and private schools in the Iowa City area. It includes links to schools in the Iowa City school district, along with links to schools in a broader area, including the Clear Creek Amana School district and the Solon School District.

Now for some interesting facts: The Iowa City Community School District was named the fifth best public school district in the nation by Expansion Management magazine.

Following with more good news: Iowa came in second in the nation again with ACT scores last year with Iowa City Schools achieving some of the highest results in the country.

The Iowa City School System prepares its students well. When you hear that Iowa City is one of the smartest cities in the nation you know that’s true. Based on US census data, Iowa City is the third most educated metropolitan community in the country with more than 48% of residents over 25 years of age holding college degrees or better.

Interested in learning more about the Iowa City School System? Let me know what you need, I’m here to help!