For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 678 students in Cascade, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 218 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in Cascade, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cascade, IA are Cascade Elementary School and Cascade Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cascade, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 86% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Cascade have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cascade, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cascade Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
110 Harrison St Se
Cascade, IA 52033
(563) 663-9443
Cascade, IA 52033
(563) 663-9443
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Cascade Junior-senior High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
505 Johnson St Nw
Cascade, IA 52033
(563) 258-7114
Cascade, IA 52033
(563) 258-7114
Gr: 6-12 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cascade, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Cascade, IA include Cascade Elementary School and Cascade Junior-senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Cascade?
2 public schools are located in Cascade.
What percentage of students in Cascade go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in Cascade are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cascade?
Cascade public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cascade are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cascade include: Cascade Junior-senior High School vs. Cascade Elementary School, Cascade Elementary School vs. Cascade Junior-senior High School
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