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Best Public Schools in Cedar Rapids, IA (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Cedar Rapids Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 41 public schools serving 20,705 students in Cedar Rapids, IA (there are 19 private schools, serving 3,728 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Cedar Rapids, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cedar Rapids, IA are Prairie Ridge Elementary School, Viola Gibson Elementary School and Prairie View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedar Rapids, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Cedar Rapids have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Cedar Rapids, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
278 South Prairie Rd Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5100
Gr: PK-4 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Viola Gibson Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6101 Gibson Dr Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
(319) 558-2920
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
251 Prairie Hill Ct Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5260
Gr: PK-4 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Bowman Woods Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
151 Boyson Rd Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 447-3240
Gr: PK-4 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Maple Grove Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1300 38th St Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2471
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Prairie Crest Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5280
Gr: PK-4 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Prairie Point
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8015 Kirkwood Blvd
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5500
Gr: 7-8 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Harding Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4801 Golf St Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2254
Gr: 6-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
West Willow Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6225 1st Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-3130
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
Prairie Hill Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
151 Prairie Hill Ct Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5330
Gr: PK-4 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1111.
John F Kennedy High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4545 Wenig Rd Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2251
Gr: 9-12 | 1,648 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1212.
Taft Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5200 E Ave Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2243
Gr: 6-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1313.
Prairie Heights Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
190 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5230
Gr: PK-4 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1341 Woodside Dr Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 555-2000
Gr: K-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Pierce Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4343 Marilyn Dr Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2373
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1616.
Prairie High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5340
Gr: 9-12 | 1,766 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Erskine Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 36th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2364
Gr: K-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1524 Hollywood Blvd Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2278
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1919.
Kenwood Leadership Academy School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3700 E Ave Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-1465
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2020.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 20th St Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2452
Gr: 6-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2121.
Prairie Creek
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8451 Kirkwood Blvd Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5310
Gr: 5-6 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2222.
Mckinley Steam Academy
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
620 10th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2348
Gr: 6-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2323.
Grant Wood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
645 26th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2467
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2424.
George Washington High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2205 Forest Dr Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2161
Gr: 9-12 | 1,182 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2525.
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 13th St Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2153
Gr: 6-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1310 11th St Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2269
Gr: K-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4141 Johnson Ave Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2369
Gr: K-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2828.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2301 J St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-3387
Gr: 6-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2929.
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2525 29th St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2377
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3030.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1243 20th St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2435
Gr: 9-12 | 1,501 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #3131.
Prairie Crossing
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5400 Kirkwood Blvd Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 298-3406
Gr: K-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3232.
Johnson Steam Academy School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
355 18th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-3400
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3333.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
254 Outlook Dr Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2020
Gr: K-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3434.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 1st Ave Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2463
Gr: K-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3535.
Cedar River Academy At Taylor
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
720 7th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2477
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Cedar Rapids, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Cedar Rapids, IA include Prairie Ridge Elementary School, Viola Gibson Elementary School and Prairie View Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cedar Rapids?
41 public schools are located in Cedar Rapids.
What percentage of students in Cedar Rapids go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Cedar Rapids are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar Rapids?
Cedar Rapids public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cedar Rapids are often viewed compared to one another?

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