For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 4,358 students in Johnston, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Johnston, IA are Henry A Wallace Elementary School, Beaver Creek Elementary School and Timber Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnston, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Johnston have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Johnston, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Henry A Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6207 Nw 62nd Ave
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-6977
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-6977
Gr: PK-5 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Beaver Creek Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8701 Lyndhurst
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-6228
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-6228
Gr: K-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Timber Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7370 Nw 54th Ave
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 331-4379
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 331-4379
Gr: K-5 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Summit Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9500 Windsor Parkway
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 986-0318
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 986-0318
Gr: 6-7 | 1,118 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Lawson Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5450 Nw 62nd Ave
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-0478
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-0478
Gr: K-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5905 N W 100th Street
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 986-1121
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 986-1121
Gr: K-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Johnston, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Youth Homes Of Middle America (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
7085 Nw Beaver Dr
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 276-3473
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 276-3473
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Johnston, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Johnston, IA include Henry A Wallace Elementary School, Beaver Creek Elementary School and Timber Ridge Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Johnston?
6 public elementary schools are located in Johnston.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnston?
Johnston public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Johnston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Johnston include: Lawson Elementary School vs. Henry A Wallace Elementary School, Horizon Elementary School vs. Henry A Wallace Elementary School, Beaver Creek Elementary School vs. Henry A Wallace Elementary School
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