For the 2025 school year, there are 40 public schools serving 19,501 students in Johnson County, IA (there are , serving 1,874 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Johnson County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Johnson County, IA are Wickham Elementary School, Solon High School and Solon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Johnson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wickham Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
601 Oakdale Blvd
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 688-1175
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 688-1175
Gr: PK-6 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Solon High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 W. 5th Street
Solon, IA 52333
(319) 624-3401
Solon, IA 52333
(319) 624-3401
Gr: 9-12 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Solon Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1775 Racine Ave.
Solon, IA 52333
(319) 624-2381
Solon, IA 52333
(319) 624-2381
Gr: 6-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Penn Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
230 N Dubuque St
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1150
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1150
Gr: PK-6 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Bohumil Shimek Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Grissel Place
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1160
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1160
Gr: PK-6 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Teeters Court
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1130
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1130
Gr: K-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
North Central Junior High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
180 E. Forevergreen Rd
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1210
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1210
Gr: 7-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
North Bend Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2230 St Andrews Drive
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 626-3950
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 626-3950
Gr: PK-3 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
Christine Grant Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 North Bend Drive
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1500
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1500
Gr: PK-6 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1010.
Norman Borlaug Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Kennedy Parkway
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 688-1155
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 688-1155
Gr: PK-6 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Clear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
230 W Wilson
Oxford, IA 52322
(319) 828-4505
Oxford, IA 52322
(319) 828-4505
Gr: PK-4 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
111 N Chabal St
Solon, IA 52333
(319) 624-3401
Solon, IA 52333
(319) 624-3401
Gr: PK-3 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1313.
Oak Hill Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
504 N Park Road
Tiffin, IA 52340
(319) 545-2248
Tiffin, IA 52340
(319) 545-2248
Gr: 4-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1414.
Clear Creek Amana High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
551 W Marengo Rd
Tiffin, IA 52340
(319) 545-2361
Tiffin, IA 52340
(319) 545-2361
Gr: 9-12 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1515.
Liberty High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 S. Dubuque Street
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1210
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1210
Gr: 9-12 | 1,228 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1616.
Clear Creek Amana Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
311 W Marengo Rd
Tiffin, IA 52340
(319) 545-4490
Tiffin, IA 52340
(319) 545-4490
Gr: 6-8 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1717.
Solon Intermediate
(Math: 66% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 West 5th St.
Solon, IA 52333
(319) 624-3401
Solon, IA 52333
(319) 624-3401
Gr: 4-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1818.
Lone Tree Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
303 S Devoe St
Lone Tree, IA 52755
(319) 629-4213
Lone Tree, IA 52755
(319) 629-4213
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1919.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
521 N Dodge St
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1145
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1145
Gr: PK-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2020.
Helen Lemme Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Washington St
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1125
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1125
Gr: PK-6 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2121.
West Senior High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Melrose Ave
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1050
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,472 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2222.
Northwest Junior High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1507 8th St
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 688-1060
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 688-1060
Gr: 7-8 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2323.
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1355 Barrington Rd
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1110
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1110
Gr: PK-6 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2424.
Weber Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3850 Rohret Road
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1170
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1170
Gr: K-6 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2525.
Iowa City High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Morningside Dr
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1040
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1040
Gr: 9-12 | 1,606 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2626.
Buford Garner Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
80 Birch Street
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1190
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1190
Gr: PK-6 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2727.
James Van Allen Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
170 Abigail Ave
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1185
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1185
Gr: PK-6 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2828.
Robert Lucas Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
830 Southlawn Dr
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1140
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1140
Gr: PK-6 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2929.
Ernest Horn Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Koser Ave
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1115
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1115
Gr: PK-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3030.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 6th St
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 688-1100
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 688-1100
Gr: PK-6 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3131.
Southeast Junior High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Bradford Dr
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1070
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1070
Gr: 7-8 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3232.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1130 Seymour Ave
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1135
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1135
Gr: K-6 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3333.
Tiffin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
104 N. Park Rd
Tiffin, IA 52340
(319) 545-2081
Tiffin, IA 52340
(319) 545-2081
Gr: PK-3 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #3434.
Lone Tree Middle-senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 S Devoe St
Lone Tree, IA 52755
(319) 629-4610
Lone Tree, IA 52755
(319) 629-4610
Gr: 6-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #3535.
Iccsd Pk-12 Online Learning Program
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Gr: K-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Show 5 more public schools in Johnson County, IA (out of 40 total schools)
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Johnson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2200 E Court St
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1110
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1110
Gr: PK-6 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
301 Main St
Hills, IA 52235
(319) 688-1105
Hills, IA 52235
(319) 688-1105
Gr: PK-6 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
611 Greenwood Dr
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1155
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1155
Gr: PK-6 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Johnson County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Johnson County, IA include Wickham Elementary School, Solon High School and Solon Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Johnson County?
40 public schools are located in Johnson County.
What percentage of students in Johnson County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Johnson County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County?
Johnson County public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Johnson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Johnson County include: North Central Junior High School vs. Northwest Junior High School, Southeast Junior High School vs. Northwest Junior High School, Alexander Elementary School vs. Grant Wood Elementary School
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