For the 2023-24 school year, there are 13 alternative public schools serving 1,788 students in Iowa.
The top ranked alternative public schools in Iowa are Belmond-klemme Alternative School, Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center and Greenview Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iowa alternative public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 68% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Iowa Alternative Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Belmond-klemme Alternative School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
303 E. Main Street
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 1st Ave Sw
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-5971
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-5971
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Greenview Alternative School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
106 16th St Sw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-9273
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-9273
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wisdomquest Education Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 E. Monroe Street
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7709
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7709
Grades: 10-12
| 23 students
Rank: #55.
Individualized Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
940 Lincoln Street Sw
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-5858
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-5858
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Rank: #66.
Mid City High School
Alternative School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Marquette Street
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 336-7600
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 336-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 125 students
Rank: #77.
Alternative School
Alternative School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19 N. Illinois Ave.
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4426
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4426
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: #88.
Walnut Creek Campus
Alternative School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1020 8th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6480
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6480
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
Rank: #99.
Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School
Alternative School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1528 Mall Drive
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1080
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1080
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
Rank: #1010.
Expo Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: 17% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1410 Independence Ave
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1930
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1930
Grades: 6-12
| 688 students
Rank: #1111.
Metro High School
Alternative School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1212 7th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
(319) 558-2193
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
(319) 558-2193
Grades: 9-12
| 308 students
Rank: #1212.
West Alternative School
Alternative School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1302 1st Avenue West
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-0335
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-0335
Grades: 10-12
| 73 students
Rank: n/an/a
Woodward Academy
Alternative School
1251 334th St
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-3150
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-3150
Grades: 5-12
| 115 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public schools in Iowa?
The top ranked alternative public schools in Iowa include Belmond-klemme Alternative School, Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center and Greenview Alternative School.
How many alternative public schools are located in Iowa?
13 alternative public schools are located in Iowa.
What is the racial composition of students in Iowa?
Iowa alternative public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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