Best Forest City Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,114 students in Forest City, IA.

The top ranked public schools in Forest City, IA are Forest City Elementary School, Forest City Middle School and Forest City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Forest City, IA public schools have an score of 77% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Forest City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.

Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Forest City, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Forest City Elementary School

(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
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1405 W I St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2670

Gr: PK-4 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Rank: #22.

Forest City Middle School

(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
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216 W School St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-4772

Gr: 5-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Rank: #33.

Forest City High School

(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
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206 W School St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2324

Gr: 9-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

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Forest City, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Forest City Alternative School (Closed 2014)

Alternative School

145 South Clark St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2324

Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Forest City, IA?

The top ranked public schools in Forest City, IA include Forest City Elementary School, Forest City Middle School and Forest City High School.

How many public schools are located in Forest City?

3 public schools are located in Forest City.

What is the racial composition of students in Forest City?

Forest City public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).