For the 2023 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 11,411 students in Council Bluffs, IA (there are 6 private schools, serving 652 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Council Bluffs, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Council Bluffs, IA are Lewis Central Senior High School, Lewis Central Middle School and College View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Council Bluffs, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Council Bluffs have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Council Bluffs, IA Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lewis Central Senior High School
Math: 68% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3504 Harry Langdon Blvd.
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 366-8322
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 366-8322
Grades: 9-12
| 931 students
Rank: #22.
Lewis Central Middle School
Math: 64% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3820 Harry Langdon Blvd.
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 366-8252
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 366-8252
Grades: 6-8
| 716 students
Rank: #33.
College View Elementary School
Math: 69% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1225 College Road
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6452
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6452
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #44.
Hoover Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1205 North Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6537
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6537
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #55.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1603 Grand Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6471
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6471
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #66.
Titan Hill Intermediate School
Math: 62% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4125 Harry Langdon Blvd.
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 366-8289
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 366-8289
Grades: 2-5
| 869 students
Rank: #77.
Abraham Lincoln High School
Math: 52% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Bonham Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6481
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6481
Grades: 9-12
| 1,394 students
Rank: #88.
Gerald W Kirn Middle School
Math: 50% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 North Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6454
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6454
Grades: 6-8
| 1,052 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
517 N 17th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6528
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6528
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Rue Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3326 6th Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6540
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6540
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #1111.
Franklin Elementary School
Math: 54% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3130 Ave C
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6469
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6469
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #1212.
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
Math: 54% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
712 N 21st St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6476
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6476
Grades: 6-8
| 899 students
Rank: #1313.
Longfellow Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2011 S 10th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6522
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6522
Grades: PK-5
| 519 students
Rank: #1414.
Edison Elementary School
Math: 54% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2218 3rd Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6516
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6516
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #1515.
Bloomer Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 S 7th Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6519
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6519
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #1616.
Thomas Jefferson High School
Math: 40% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2501 W Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6493
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6493
Grades: 9-12
| 1,271 students
Rank: n/an/a
3206 Renner Dr.
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 366-8292
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 366-8292
Grades: PK-1
| 450 students
Council Bluffs, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3601 Highway 275
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 366-8381
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 366-8381
Grades: 3
| 176 students
1735 North Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6452
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6452
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Kanesville High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
807 Ave G
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6510
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6510
Grades: 9-12
| 276 students
Pact (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2614 Highway 191
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6459
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6459
Grades: 5-12
| 33 students
147 15th Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6463
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6463
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
815 N 18th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6408
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6408
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
2920 Ave J
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6525
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6525
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
207 Scott St
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6403
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6403
Grades: PK-5
| 180 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Council Bluffs, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Council Bluffs, IA include Lewis Central Senior High School, Lewis Central Middle School and College View Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Council Bluffs, IA?
17 public schools are located in Council Bluffs, IA.
What percentage of students in Council Bluffs, IA go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Council Bluffs, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Council Bluffs, IA?
Council Bluffs, IA public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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