For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,510 students in Council Bluffs, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Council Bluffs, IA are Lewis Central Middle School, Gerald W Kirn Middle School and Woodrow Wilson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Council Bluffs, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Council Bluffs have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Council Bluffs, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lewis Central Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3820 Harry Langdon Blvd.
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 366-8252
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 366-8252
Grades: 6-8
| 730 students
Rank: #22.
Gerald W Kirn Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 North Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6454
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6454
Grades: 6-8
| 914 students
Rank: #33.
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
712 N 21st St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6476
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6476
Grades: 6-8
| 866 students
Council Bluffs, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3601 Highway 275
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 366-8381
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 366-8381
Grades: 3
| 176 students
1735 North Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6452
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6452
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Kanesville High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
807 Ave G
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6510
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6510
Grades: 9-12
| 276 students
Pact (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2614 Highway 191
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6459
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6459
Grades: 5-12
| 33 students
147 15th Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6463
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6463
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
815 N 18th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6408
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6408
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
2920 Ave J
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6525
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6525
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
207 Scott St
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6403
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6403
Grades: PK-5
| 180 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Council Bluffs, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Council Bluffs, IA include Lewis Central Middle School, Gerald W Kirn Middle School and Woodrow Wilson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Council Bluffs?
3 public middle schools are located in Council Bluffs.
What is the racial composition of students in Council Bluffs?
Council Bluffs public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Council Bluffs are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Council Bluffs include: Woodrow Wilson Middle School vs. Gerald W Kirn Middle School, Gerald W Kirn Middle School vs. Woodrow Wilson Middle School
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