For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 820 students in the neighborhood of Wellington Heights, Cedar Rapids, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Wellington Heights are Mckinley Steam Academy and Johnson Steam Academy School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Wellington Heights, Cedar Rapids, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Wellington Heights, Cedar Rapids, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mckinley Steam Academy
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
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
| 414 students
Rank: #22.
Johnson Steam Academy School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
355 18th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-3400
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-3400
Grades: K-5
| 343 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Wellington Heights, Cedar Rapids, IA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Wellington Heights, Cedar Rapids, IA include Mckinley Steam Academy and Johnson Steam Academy School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Wellington Heights, Cedar Rapids?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Wellington Heights, Cedar Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Wellington Heights, Cedar Rapids?
the neighborhood of Wellington Heights, Cedar Rapids public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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