Top 5 Best Iowa Online Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 online public schools serving 2,438 students in Iowa.
Iowa online public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 68% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Learn more about how online public schools and online high schools work.

Best Iowa Online Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Iowa Connections Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
807 Third St
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Grades: K-5
| 197 students
Rank: #22.
Iowa Connections Middle School
Math: 74% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
807 Third St
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Grades: 6-8
| 187 students
Rank: #33.
Iowa Connections High School
Math: 62% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
807 Third St
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Grades: 9-12
| 414 students
Rank: #44.
Iowa Virtual Academy
Math: 64% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
306 S. 1st Street
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 748-1017
Grades: K-12
| 694 students
Rank: #55.
Virtual Campus
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-8502
Grades: 6-12
| 935 students
Rank: #66.
Sidney Virtual Sac School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2754 Knox Road
Sidney, IA 51652
(712) 374-2141
Grades: K-12
| 11 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many online public schools are offered in Iowa?
6 online public schools are available for Iowa students.
What is the racial composition of online public schools students in Iowa?
Iowa online public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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