Top Waterloo Public Schools
- For the 2021 school year, there are 16 public schools in Waterloo, IA, serving 9,852 students. Waterloo has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
- Waterloo, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public school average of 76%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 74% statewide average). Schools in Waterloo have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in Waterloo, IA are West High School, East High School and Orange Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Iowa public school average of 15:1.
Top Waterloo, IA Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- West High School Math: 80% | Reading: 79%Rank:6/Top 50%425 E Ridgeway Ave10
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2700
Grades: 9-12 | 1,725 student
- East High School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:4/Bottom 50%214 High St10
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2400
Grades: 9-12 | 908 students
- Orange Elementary School Math: 75% | Reading: 74%Rank:4/Bottom 50%5805 Kimball Ave10
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2880
Grades: PK-5 | 536 students
- Hoover Middle School Math: 73% | Reading: 72%Rank:4/Bottom 50%630 Hillcrest Rd10
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2830
Grades: 6-8 | 916 students
- Kingsley Elementary School Math: 73% | Reading: 71%Rank:3/Bottom 50%201 Sunset Rd10
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2210
Grades: K-5 | 382 students
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- Lou Henry Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 67%Rank:2/Bottom 50%312 Rachael St10
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2860
Grades: K-5 | 481 students
- Highland Elementary School Math: 70% | Reading: 57%Rank:2/Bottom 50%812 Idaho St10
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2630
Grades: PK-5 | 589 students
- Central Middle School Math: 59% | Reading: 55%Rank:1/Bottom 50%1350 Katoski Dr10
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2100
Grades: 6-8 | 469 students
- Fred Becker Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 54%Rank:1/Bottom 50%1239 Sheldon St10
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2180
Grades: PK-5 | 501 students
- George Washington Carver Academy Math: 55% | Reading: 45%Rank:1/Bottom 50%1505 Logan Ave10
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2500
Grades: 6-8 | 488 students
- Kittrell Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 53%Rank:1/Bottom 50%1304 Oregon St10
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2910
Grades: PK-5 | 677 students
- Lowell Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:1/Bottom 50%1628 Washington St10
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-1900
Grades: K-5 | 308 students
- Lincoln Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 45%Rank:1/Bottom 50%302 Cedar Bend St10
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1990
Grades: PK-5 | 562 students
- Cunningham School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:1/Bottom 50%1224 Mobile St10
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2600
Grades: PK-5 | 403 students
- Irving Elementary School Math: 39% | Reading: 42%Rank:1/Bottom 50%1115 W. 5th Street10
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2800
Grades: PK-5 | 496 students
- Expo Alternative Learning Center Alternative School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:1/Bottom 50%1410 Independence Ave10
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1930
Grades: 6-12 | 411 students
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