For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 7,371 students in Johnston, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Johnston, IA are Henry A Wallace Elementary School, Johnston Middle School and Summit Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnston, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Johnston have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Johnston, IA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Henry A Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6207 Nw 62nd Ave
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-6977
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-6977
Grades: PK-5
| 867 students
Rank: #22.
Johnston Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6501 Nw 62nd Ave
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-0476
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-0476
Grades: 8-9
| 1,120 students
Rank: #33.
Summit Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9500 Windsor Parkway
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 986-0318
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 986-0318
Grades: 6-7
| 1,121 students
Rank: #44.
Beaver Creek Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8701 Lyndhurst
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-6228
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-6228
Grades: K-5
| 547 students
Rank: #55.
Johnston Senior High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6500 Nw 100th Street
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-0449
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-0449
Grades: 10-12
| 1,792 students
Rank: #66.
Timber Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7370 Nw 54th Ave
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 331-4379
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 331-4379
Grades: K-5
| 664 students
Rank: #77.
Lawson Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5450 Nw 62nd Ave
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-0478
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-0478
Grades: K-5
| 603 students
Rank: #88.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5905 N W 100th Street
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 986-1121
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 986-1121
Grades: K-5
| 657 students
Johnston, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Youth Homes Of Middle America (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
7085 Nw Beaver Dr
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 276-3473
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 276-3473
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Johnston, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Johnston, IA include Henry A Wallace Elementary School, Johnston Middle School and Summit Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Johnston, IA?
8 public schools are located in Johnston, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnston, IA?
Johnston, IA public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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