For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,679 students in the neighborhood of Cedar Hills, Cedar Rapids, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Cedar Hills are West Willow Elementary School, Taft Middle School and Hoover Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Cedar Hills, Cedar Rapids, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Cedar Hills, Cedar Rapids, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Willow Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6225 1st Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-3130
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-3130
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Taft Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5200 E Ave Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2243
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2243
Gr: 6-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4141 Johnson Ave Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2369
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2369
Gr: K-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Cedar Hills, Cedar Rapids, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Cedar Hills, Cedar Rapids, IA include West Willow Elementary School, Taft Middle School and Hoover Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Cedar Hills, Cedar Rapids?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Cedar Hills, Cedar Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Cedar Hills, Cedar Rapids?
the neighborhood of Cedar Hills, Cedar Rapids public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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