Best Public Schools in Central City, IA (2025-26)

Best Central City Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 399 students in Central City, IA.

The top-ranked public schools in Central City, IA are Central City Elementary School and Central City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Central City, IA public schools have an score of 62% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Central City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.

Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Central City, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.

Central City Elementary School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
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400 Barber Street
Central City, IA 52214
(319) 438-6181

Gr: K-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.

Central City High School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
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400 Barber Street
Central City, IA 52214
(319) 438-6182

Gr: 6-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

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Central City, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Central City Middle School (Closed 2023)

400 Barber Street
Central City, IA 52214
(319) 438-6181

Gr: 6-8 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Central City, IA?

The top-ranked public schools in Central City, IA include Central City Elementary School and Central City High School.

How many public schools are located in Central City?

2 public schools are located in Central City.

What is the racial composition of students in Central City?

Central City public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).