For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,688 students in Webster City, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 78 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Webster City, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Webster City, IA are Sunset Heights Elementary School, Northeast Hamilton Elementary School and Webster City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Webster City, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Webster City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Webster City, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunset Heights Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Boone St
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9245
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9245
Gr: 2-4 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Northeast Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
606 Illinois St
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 325-6234
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 325-6234
Gr: PK-6 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Webster City Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Des Moines Street
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9220
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9220
Gr: 5-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Webster City High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Lynx Avenue
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9210
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9210
Gr: 9-12 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
1901 Willson Ave
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9241
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9241
Gr: PK-1 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Webster City, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Webster City, IA include Sunset Heights Elementary School, Northeast Hamilton Elementary School and Webster City Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Webster City?
5 public schools are located in Webster City.
What percentage of students in Webster City go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Webster City are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Webster City?
Webster City public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Webster City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Webster City include: Pleasant View Elementary School vs. Sunset Heights Elementary School, Pleasant View Elementary School vs. Northeast Hamilton Elementary School
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