For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,229 students in North Liberty, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 296 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in North Liberty, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in North Liberty, IA are Penn Elementary School, North Central Junior High School and North Bend Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Liberty, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in North Liberty have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in North Liberty, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Penn Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
230 N Dubuque St
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1150
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1150
Grades: PK-6
| 560 students
Rank: #22.
North Central Junior High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
180 E. Forevergreen Rd
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1210
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1210
Grades: 7-8
| 643 students
Rank: #33.
North Bend Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2230 St Andrews Drive
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 626-3950
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 626-3950
Grades: PK-3
| 401 students
Rank: #44.
Christine Grant Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 North Bend Drive
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1500
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1500
Grades: PK-6
| 521 students
Rank: #55.
Liberty High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 S. Dubuque Street
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1210
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1210
Grades: 9-12
| 1,228 students
Rank: #66.
Buford Garner Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
80 Birch Street
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1190
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1190
Grades: PK-6
| 449 students
Rank: #77.
James Van Allen Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
170 Abigail Ave
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1185
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1185
Grades: PK-6
| 427 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in North Liberty, IA?
The top ranked public schools in North Liberty, IA include Penn Elementary School, North Central Junior High School and North Bend Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in North Liberty?
7 public schools are located in North Liberty.
What percentage of students in North Liberty go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in North Liberty are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in North Liberty?
North Liberty public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in North Liberty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in North Liberty include: North Bend Elementary School vs. Penn Elementary School, Buford Garner Elementary School vs. James Van Allen Elementary School, Buford Garner Elementary School vs. Penn Elementary School
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