For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,587 students in Atlantic, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Atlantic, IA are Washington Elementary School, Atlantic Middle School and Atlantic High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atlantic, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Atlantic have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Atlantic, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 E 14th St
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-5234
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-5234
Gr: PK-3 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Atlantic Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 Linn St
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-1330
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-1330
Gr: 6-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Atlantic High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 E 14th St
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-5358
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-5358
Gr: 9-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Schuler Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 East 11th St.
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-1370
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-1370
Gr: 4-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Atlantic, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Educational Opportunity Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
704 Maple St
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-3535
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-3535
Gr: 6-12
Link Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1501 East 10th St
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-3250
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-3250
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Atlantic, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Atlantic, IA include Washington Elementary School, Atlantic Middle School and Atlantic High School.
How many public schools are located in Atlantic?
4 public schools are located in Atlantic.
What is the racial composition of students in Atlantic?
Atlantic public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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