For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,146 students in Forest City, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Forest City, IA are Forest City Middle School, Forest City High School and Forest City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forest City, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Forest City have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Forest City, IA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest City Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
216 W School St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-4772
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-4772
Grades: 5-8
| 318 students
Rank: #22.
Forest City High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 W School St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2324
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2324
Grades: 9-12
| 327 students
Rank: #33.
Forest City Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1405 W I St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2670
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2670
Grades: PK-4
| 501 students
Forest City, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Forest City Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
145 South Clark St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2324
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2324
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Forest City, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Forest City, IA include Forest City Middle School, Forest City High School and Forest City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Forest City, IA?
3 public schools are located in Forest City, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Forest City, IA?
Forest City, IA public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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