For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,865 students in Waukee, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Waukee, IA are Prairieview School, Northwest High School and Timberline School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waukee, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Waukee have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public high schools.
Waukee, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northwest High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Waukee, IA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairieview School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
655 Se University Ave
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-2770
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-2770
Gr: 8-9 | 1,078 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Northwest High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
655 Nw 10th St
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5161
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5161
Gr: 10-12 | 1,524 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Timberline School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2605 Se La Grant Parkway
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-9444
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-9444
Gr: 8-9 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Waukee High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 Se University Avenue
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5163
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5163
Gr: 10-12 | 1,345 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Waukee, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
430 Ashowrth Dr
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5160
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5160
Gr: PK | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Waukee, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Waukee, IA include Prairieview School, Northwest High School and Timberline School.
How many public high schools are located in Waukee?
4 public high schools are located in Waukee.
What is the racial composition of students in Waukee?
Waukee public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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