For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,577 students in De Witt, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 199 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in De Witt, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in De Witt, IA are Central Dewitt Middle School, Central Dewitt High School and Central Dewitt Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Witt, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in De Witt have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in De Witt, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Dewitt Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
425 E. 11th St.
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0735
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0735
Gr: 7-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Central Dewitt High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
519 E. 11th St.
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0715
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0715
Gr: 9-12 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Central Dewitt Intermediate School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1010 4th Ave. E.
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-4780
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-4780
Gr: 4-6 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Ekstrand Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1140 15th St
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0750
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0750
Gr: PK-3 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
De Witt, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Alternative Program High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
519 East 11th St
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0713
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0713
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in De Witt, IA?
The top ranked public schools in De Witt, IA include Central Dewitt Middle School, Central Dewitt High School and Central Dewitt Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in De Witt?
4 public schools are located in De Witt.
What percentage of students in De Witt go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in De Witt are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in De Witt?
De Witt public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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