For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 623 students in Hiawatha, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 46 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Hiawatha, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Hiawatha, IA are Hiawatha Elementary School and Nixon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hiawatha, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Hiawatha have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hiawatha, IA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Hiawatha Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
603 Emmons St
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319) 558-2172
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319) 558-2172
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Nixon Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Nixon Dr
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319) 558-2188
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319) 558-2188
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hiawatha, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Hiawatha, IA include Hiawatha Elementary School and Nixon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hiawatha, IA?
2 public schools are located in Hiawatha, IA.
What percentage of students in Hiawatha, IA go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Hiawatha, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hiawatha, IA?
Hiawatha, IA public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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