For the 2023 school year, there are 41 public schools serving 20,899 students in Cedar Rapids, IA (there are 18 private schools, serving 3,575 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Cedar Rapids, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Cedar Rapids, IA are Viola Gibson Elementary School, Prairie Ridge Elementary School and Prairie High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedar Rapids, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Cedar Rapids have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Cedar Rapids, IA Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Viola Gibson Elementary School
Math: 79% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6101 Gibson Dr Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
(319) 558-2920
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
(319) 558-2920
Grades: PK-5
| 562 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
278 South Prairie Rd Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5100
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5100
Grades: PK-4
| 436 students
Rank: #33.
Prairie High School
Math: 62% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5340
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5340
Grades: 10-12
| 1,250 students
Rank: #44.
John F Kennedy High School
Math: 63% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4545 Wenig Rd Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2251
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2251
Grades: 9-12
| 1,661 students
Rank: #55.
Prairie Point High School
Math: 62% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8015 Kirkwood Blvd
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5500
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5500
Grades: 7-9
| 1,296 students
Rank: #66.
Bowman Woods Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
151 Boyson Rd Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 447-3240
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 447-3240
Grades: PK-4
| 431 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Coolidge Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6225 1st Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2167
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2167
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Jackson Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 38th St Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2471
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2471
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Prairie View Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
251 Prairie Hill Ct Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5260
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5260
Grades: PK-4
| 403 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Prairie Crest Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5280
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5280
Grades: PK-4
| 398 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Truman Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
441 West Post Rd Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2375
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2375
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
Rank: #1212.
Harding Middle School
Math: 61% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4801 Golf St Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2254
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2254
Grades: 6-8
| 706 students
Rank: #1313.
Prairie Creek
Math: 60% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
380 South Prairie Rd Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5310
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5310
Grades: 5-6
| 886 students
Rank: #1414.
Pierce Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4343 Marilyn Dr Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2373
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2373
Grades: K-5
| 354 students
Rank: #1515.
Taft Middle School
Math: 60% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5200 E Ave Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2243
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2243
Grades: 6-8
| 544 students
Rank: #1616.
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy
Math: 46% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Edgewood Rd
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-1629
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-1629
Grades: 6-12
| 598 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Prairie Heights Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
190 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5230
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5230
Grades: K-4
| 372 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Prairie Hill Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
151 Prairie Hill Ct Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5330
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5330
Grades: PK-4
| 458 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Arthur Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2630 B Ave Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2264
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2264
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Kenwood Leadership Academy School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3700 E Ave Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2273
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2273
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #2121.
George Washington High School
Math: 44% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2205 Forest Dr Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-3011
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-3011
Grades: 9-12
| 1,189 students
Rank: #2222.
Franklin Middle School
Math: 49% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 20th St Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2452
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2452
Grades: 6-8
| 486 students
Rank: #2323.
Thomas Jefferson High School
Math: 41% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1243 20th St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2435
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2435
Grades: 9-12
| 1,441 students
Rank: #2424.
Erskine Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 36th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2364
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2364
Grades: K-5
| 310 students
Rank: #2525.
Madison Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1341 Woodside Dr Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 555-2000
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 555-2000
Grades: K-5
| 185 students
Rank: #2626.
Grant Wood Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
645 26th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2467
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2467
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #2727.
Mckinley Steam Academy
Math: 45% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
620 10th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2348
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2348
Grades: 6-8
| 493 students
Rank: #2828.
Prairie Edge
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 298-3406
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 298-3406
Grades: K-12
| 50 students
Rank: #2929.
Wright Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1524 Hollywood Blvd Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2278
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2278
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #3030.
Wilson Middle School
Math: 42% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2301 J St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-3387
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-3387
Grades: 6-8
| 357 students
Rank: #3131.
Cleveland Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2200 1st Ave Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2463
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2463
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #3232.
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy
Math: 36% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 13th St Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2153
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2153
Grades: 6-8
| 550 students
Rank: #3333.
Van Buren Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2525 29th St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2377
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2377
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Harrison Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1310 11th St Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2269
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2269
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Hoover Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4141 Johnson Ave Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2369
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2369
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3200 Pioneer Ave Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2176
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2176
Grades: PK-K
| 278 students
1500 B Ave Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2475
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2475
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
401 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5310
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5310
Grades: 6-8
| 945 students
Taft Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5200 E Ave Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2246
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2246
Grades: 6-8
| 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cedar Rapids, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Cedar Rapids, IA include Viola Gibson Elementary School, Prairie Ridge Elementary School and Prairie High School.
How many public schools are located in Cedar Rapids, IA?
41 public schools are located in Cedar Rapids, IA.
What percentage of students in Cedar Rapids, IA go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Cedar Rapids, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar Rapids, IA?
Cedar Rapids, IA public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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