For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,566 students in Council Bluffs, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Council Bluffs, IA are Lewis Central Senior High School, Abraham Lincoln High School and Thomas Jefferson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Council Bluffs, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Council Bluffs have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Council Bluffs, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is equal to the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lewis Central Senior High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Council Bluffs, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lewis Central Senior High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 77%)
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
| 1,002 students
Rank: #22.
Abraham Lincoln High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Bonham Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6481
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6481
Grades: 9-12
| 1,358 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
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
| 1,206 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 high schools in Council Bluffs, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Council Bluffs, IA include Lewis Central Senior High School, Abraham Lincoln High School and Thomas Jefferson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Council Bluffs?
3 public high schools are located in Council Bluffs.
What is the racial composition of students in Council Bluffs?
Council Bluffs public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Council Bluffs are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Council Bluffs include: Thomas Jefferson High School vs. Abraham Lincoln High School, Lewis Central Senior High School vs. Abraham Lincoln High School, Abraham Lincoln High School vs. Thomas Jefferson High School
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