For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,656 students in Cedar Falls, IA. The top-ranked public high schools in Cedar Falls, IA are Peet Junior High School, Holmes Junior High School and Cedar Falls High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedar Falls, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Cedar Falls have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public high schools.
Cedar Falls, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cedar Falls High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cedar Falls, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peet Junior High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
525 E Seerley Blvd
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2710
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2710
Gr: 7-9 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Holmes Junior High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
505 Holmes Dr
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2650
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2650
Gr: 7-9 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Cedar Falls High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2701 W 27th St
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2500
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2500
Gr: 10-12 | 1,333 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Cedar Falls, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
1002 W 1st St
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2439
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2439
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 25%
River Hills (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
2700 Grand Blvd
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 268-7775
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 268-7775
Gr: PK-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cedar Falls, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cedar Falls, IA include Peet Junior High School, Holmes Junior High School and Cedar Falls High School. Cedar Falls has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public high schools are located in Cedar Falls?
3 public high schools are located in Cedar Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar Falls?
Cedar Falls public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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