For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 441 students in Central City, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Central City, IA are Central City High School and Central City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Central City, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Central City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Central City, IA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central City High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Barber Street
Central City, IA 52214
(319) 438-6182
Central City, IA 52214
(319) 438-6182
Grades: 6-12
| 236 students
Rank: #22.
Central City Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Barber Street
Central City, IA 52214
(319) 438-6181
Central City, IA 52214
(319) 438-6181
Grades: K-5
| 205 students
Central City, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 Barber Street
Central City, IA 52214
(319) 438-6181
Central City, IA 52214
(319) 438-6181
Grades: 6-8
| 104 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Central City, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Central City, IA include Central City High School and Central City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Central City, IA?
2 public schools are located in Central City, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Central City, IA?
Central City, IA public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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