For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,692 students in Pottawattamie County, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pottawattamie County, IA are Treynor Middle School, Underwood Middle School and Lewis Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pottawattamie County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Pottawattamie County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pottawattamie County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Treynor Middle School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
102 E Main St
Treynor, IA 51575
(712) 487-3181
Treynor, IA 51575
(712) 487-3181
Gr: 6-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Underwood Middle School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
601 Third Street
Underwood, IA 51576
(712) 566-2332
Underwood, IA 51576
(712) 566-2332
Gr: 6-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Lewis Central Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3820 Harry Langdon Blvd.
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 366-8252
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 366-8252
Gr: 6-8 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Riverside Middle/senior High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18997 Hwy 59
Oakland, IA 51560
(712) 484-2291
Oakland, IA 51560
(712) 484-2291
Gr: 6-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Ahstw Intermediate School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
768 S Maple St
Avoca, IA 51521
(712) 343-6364
Avoca, IA 51521
(712) 343-6364
Gr: 4-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Tri-center Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
33980 310th St
Neola, IA 51559
(712) 485-2211
Neola, IA 51559
(712) 485-2211
Gr: 6-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Gerald W Kirn Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 North Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6454
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6454
Gr: 6-8 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
712 N 21st St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6476
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6476
Gr: 6-8 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Pottawattamie County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pottawattamie County, IA include Treynor Middle School, Underwood Middle School and Lewis Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pottawattamie County?
8 public middle schools are located in Pottawattamie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pottawattamie County?
Pottawattamie County public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Pottawattamie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Pottawattamie County include: Woodrow Wilson Middle School vs. Gerald W Kirn Middle School, Underwood Middle School vs. Gerald W Kirn Middle School, Underwood Middle School vs. Lewis Central Middle School
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