Best Twain Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 376 students in the neighborhood of Twain, Iowa City, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Twain are Mark Twain Elementary School and Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Twain, Iowa City, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Twain, Iowa City, IA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1355 Deforest Avenue
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1165
Grades: PK-6
| 227 students
Rank: #22.
Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1528 Mall Drive
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1080
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Twain, Iowa City, IA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Twain, Iowa City, IA include Mark Twain Elementary School and Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Twain, Iowa City, IA?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Twain, Iowa City, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Twain, Iowa City, IA?
the neighborhood of Twain, Iowa City, IA public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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