For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,025 students in Iowa City, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Iowa City, IA are Southeast Junior High School and Iccsd Pk-12 Online Learning Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iowa City, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Iowa City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Iowa City, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southeast Junior High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Bradford Dr
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1070
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1070
Grades: 7-8
| 853 students
Rank: #22.
Iccsd Pk-12 Online Learning Program
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1725 N Dodge Street
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1000
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1000
Grades: K-12
| 172 students
Iowa City, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2200 E Court St
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1110
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1110
Grades: PK-6
| 297 students
611 Greenwood Dr
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1155
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1155
Grades: PK-6
| 289 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Iowa City, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Iowa City, IA include Southeast Junior High School and Iccsd Pk-12 Online Learning Program.
How many public middle schools are located in Iowa City?
2 public middle schools are located in Iowa City.
What is the racial composition of students in Iowa City?
Iowa City public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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