For the 2024 school year, there are 36 public schools serving 18,361 students in Black Hawk County, IA (there are 12 private schools, serving 2,764 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Black Hawk County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Black Hawk County, IA are Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary School, La Porte City Elementary School and Helen A Hansen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Black Hawk County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Black Hawk County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Black Hawk County Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary School
Math: 85% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2526 Ashworth Drive
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2901
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2901
Grades: PK-6
| 463 students
Rank: #22.
La Porte City Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
515 Fillmore
La Porte City, IA 50651
(319) 342-3033
La Porte City, IA 50651
(319) 342-3033
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #33.
Helen A Hansen Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
616 Holmes Dr
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2775
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2775
Grades: PK-6
| 646 students
Rank: #44.
Hudson High School
Math: 82% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
245 S Washington
Hudson, IA 50643
(319) 988-4226
Hudson, IA 50643
(319) 988-4226
Grades: 7-12
| 354 students
Rank: #55.
Peet Junior High School
Math: 79% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
525 E Seerley Blvd
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2710
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2710
Grades: 7-9
| 670 students
Rank: #66.
Holmes Junior High School
Math: 79% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
505 Holmes Dr
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2650
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2650
Grades: 7-9
| 673 students
Rank: #77.
Southdale Elementary School
Math: 78% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
627 Orchard Dr
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2900
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2900
Grades: PK-6
| 535 students
Rank: #88.
Orchard Hill Elementary School
Math: 75% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3909 Rownd St
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2465
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2465
Grades: PK-6
| 430 students
Rank: #99.
Cedar Falls High School
Math: 74% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1015 Division St
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2500
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2500
Grades: 10-12
| 1,292 students
Rank: #1010.
Union High School
Math: 69% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Adams St
La Porte City, IA 50651
(319) 342-2697
La Porte City, IA 50651
(319) 342-2697
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
Rank: #1111.
Cedar Heights Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2417 Rainbow Dr
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2855
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2855
Grades: PK-6
| 474 students
Rank: #1212.
Hoover Middle School
Math: 68% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
630 Hillcrest Rd
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2830
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2830
Grades: 6-8
| 854 students
Rank: #1313.
Hudson Elementary School
Math: 73% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
136 S Washington
Hudson, IA 50643
(319) 988-3239
Hudson, IA 50643
(319) 988-3239
Grades: PK-6
| 448 students
Rank: #1414.
North Cedar Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2419 Fern Ave
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2810
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2810
Grades: PK-6
| 245 students
Rank: #1515.
Orange Elementary School
Math: 69% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5805 Kimball Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2880
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2880
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #1616.
Dunkerton Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
509 Canfield
Dunkerton, IA 50626
(319) 822-4295
Dunkerton, IA 50626
(319) 822-4295
Grades: PK-5
| 198 students
Rank: #1717.
Kingsley Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Sunset Rd
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2210
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2210
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #1818.
Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 66% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
321 8th Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2950
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2950
Grades: PK-6
| 414 students
Rank: #1919.
Dunkerton High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
509 Canfield
Dunkerton, IA 50626
(319) 822-4295
Dunkerton, IA 50626
(319) 822-4295
Grades: 6-12
| 224 students
Rank: #2020.
Poyner Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1138 Central Ave
Evansdale, IA 50707
(319) 433-1534
Evansdale, IA 50707
(319) 433-1534
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Rank: #2121.
West High School
Math: 55% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 E Ridgeway Ave
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2700
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,644 students
Rank: #2222.
Kittrell Elementary School
Math: 54% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1304 Oregon St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2910
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2910
Grades: PK-5
| 635 students
Rank: #2323.
Fred Becker Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1239 Sheldon St
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2180
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2180
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #2424.
Lou Henry Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
312 Rachael St
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2860
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2860
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
Rank: #2525.
East High School
Math: 39% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
214 High St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2400
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 988 students
Rank: #2626.
Bunger Middle School
Math: 48% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
157 S Roosevelt Rd
Evansdale, IA 50707
(319) 433-2550
Evansdale, IA 50707
(319) 433-2550
Grades: 6-8
| 468 students
Rank: #2727.
Highland Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
812 Idaho St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2630
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2630
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #2828.
Central Middle School
Math: 49% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Katoski Dr
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2100
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 479 students
Rank: #2929.
Irving Elementary School
Math: 43% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1115 W. 5th Street
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2800
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #3030.
Lowell Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1628 Washington St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-1900
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-1900
Grades: K-5
| 270 students
Rank: #3131.
Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
302 Cedar Bend St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1990
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1990
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #3232.
George Washington Carver Academy
Math: 36% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1505 Logan Ave
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2500
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 459 students
Rank: #3333.
Cunningham School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1224 Mobile St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2600
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #3434.
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: n/an/a
1002 W 1st St
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2439
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2439
Grades: K-12
| 78 students
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Black Hawk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1700 Downing Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2150
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2150
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Cedar Falls Alternative High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
3809 Cedar Heights Dr
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2445
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2445
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Expo High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
927 Franklin
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1930
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1930
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1913 Heath St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 235-5557
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 235-5557
Grades: PK
| 32 students
136 S Washington, 136 S Washin
Hudson, IA 50643
(319) 988-4137
Hudson, IA 50643
(319) 988-4137
Grades: 5-8
| 216 students
600 Collins Ave
Evansdale, IA 50707
(319) 433-2050
Evansdale, IA 50707
(319) 433-2050
Grades: K-5
| 332 students
233 Edwards St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1960
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1960
Grades: PK
| n/a students
River Hills (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
2700 Grand Blvd
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 268-7775
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 268-7775
Grades: PK-12
| 117 students
200 E Arlington St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 291-4883
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 291-4883
Grades: K-5
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Black Hawk County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Black Hawk County, IA include Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary School, La Porte City Elementary School and Helen A Hansen Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Black Hawk County, IA?
36 public schools are located in Black Hawk County, IA.
What percentage of students in Black Hawk County, IA go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Black Hawk County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Black Hawk County, IA?
Black Hawk County, IA public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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