For the 2026 school year, there are 330 top school districts in Iowa, serving 501,674 students.
The most diverse district is Des Moines Independent Community School District, with a diversity score of 0.75.
The largest school district is Des Moines Independent Community School District, serving 29,871 students.
The highest graduation rate school district is Norwalk Community School District, with 99% graduation rate.
Top Iowa School Districts (2026)
School District
# Students
Diversity Score
Graduation %
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