For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,279 students in Johnston, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Johnston, IA are Summit Middle School and Johnston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnston, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Johnston have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Johnston, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summit Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9500 Windsor Parkway
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 986-0318
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 986-0318
Gr: 6-7 | 1,118 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Johnston Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6501 Nw 62nd Ave
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-0476
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-0476
Gr: 8-9 | 1,161 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Johnston, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Johnston, IA include Summit Middle School and Johnston Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Johnston?
2 public middle schools are located in Johnston.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnston?
Johnston public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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