For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 399 students in Central City, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Central City, IA are Central City Elementary School and Central City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Central City, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Central City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Central City, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central City Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Barber Street
Central City, IA 52214
(319) 438-6181
Central City, IA 52214
(319) 438-6181
Grades: K-5
| 174 students
Rank: #22.
Central City High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Barber Street
Central City, IA 52214
(319) 438-6182
Central City, IA 52214
(319) 438-6182
Grades: 6-12
| 225 students
Central City, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 Barber Street
Central City, IA 52214
(319) 438-6181
Central City, IA 52214
(319) 438-6181
Grades: 6-8
| 104 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Central City, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Central City, IA include Central City Elementary School and Central City High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Central City?
2 public elementary schools are located in Central City.
What is the racial composition of students in Central City?
Central City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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