For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 425 students in Peosta, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 210 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in Peosta, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public school in Peosta, IA is Peosta Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peosta, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Peosta have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Peosta, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peosta Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8522 Burds Rd
Peosta, IA 52068
(563) 663-9440
Peosta, IA 52068
(563) 663-9440
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Peosta, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Peosta, IA include Peosta Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Peosta?
1 public schools are located in Peosta.
What percentage of students in Peosta go to public school?
67% of all K-12 students in Peosta are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Peosta?
Peosta public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles

What Are Public Schools Doing to Fight Obesity and Is It Working?
Childhood obesity rates continue to climb. While many public schools have implemented policies and programs to combat the problem, there is always more to be done. Keep reading to learn what schools are doing to prevent obesity and how you can help.

Massachusetts: Boston Public Schools Offer Free Lunches
Kids in Boston Public Schools will enjoy free lunches this year, thanks to participation in a federal program that cuts out paperwork required to prove eligibility for the free lunch program.

Michigan Schools: Free Meals for All Students in Some Detroit Schools
Learn about a pilot program through the U.S. Department of Agriculture that would offer two free meals and snacks to all Detroit Public School students daily – a controversial decision for some taxpayers.