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Public School Review - Established 2003

Most Diverse Public Schools in Iowa

The average public school diversity score in Iowa is approximately 0.48 per year (2026).
The most diverse public schools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The most diverse school in Iowa is currently Woodlawn Early Childhood Center, with a diversity score of 0.80.
Diversity Score Range: 0.73 0.80 Avg. Diversity Score: 0.76

Most Diverse Public Schools in Iowa (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Diversity Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
Diversity Score: 0.80
Grades: PK
4000 Lower Beaver Rd
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-8213
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: PK-5
1628 Washington St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-1900
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Meredith Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: 6-8
4827 Madison Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-7250
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Findley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: K-6
3025 Oxford Street
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 242-8407
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Central Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: 6-8
1350 Katoski Dr
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2100
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
Samuelson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: K-5
3929 Bel-aire Rd
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-8441
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: K-5
1115 W. 5th Street
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2800
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
Children's Village At Hoover
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: PK
1002 Spring Street
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 336-7850
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
Kittrell Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: PK-5
1304 Oregon St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2910
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
South Union Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: K-5
4201 South Union
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8409
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
Moore Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: K-5
3725 52nd St
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-8426
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
Cattell Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: K-5
3101 E 12th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-8403
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
James Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: K-5
1001 N Benton
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-5411
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: K-5
1102 E. 4th St.
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-5441
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Oak Park
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: K-5
3928 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 242-8428
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-5
812 Idaho St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2630
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Harding Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 6-8
203 E Euclid Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 242-8445
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Walnut Street School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-5
901 Walnut St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-8438
Rank: #19 - 2619. - 26.
Lovejoy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: K-5
801 E Kenyon Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8419
Rank: #19 - 2619. - 26.
Children's Village West
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK
1757 West 12th Street
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 336-7800
Rank: #19 - 2619. - 26.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK-5
1524 Hollywood Blvd Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2278
Rank: #19 - 2619. - 26.
Mitchell Early Childhood Center
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK
111 Porter
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-8424
Rank: #19 - 2619. - 26.
Hillis Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: K-5
2401 56th St
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-8412
Rank: #19 - 2619. - 26.
Hoover High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: 9-12
4800 Aurora Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-7300
Rank: #19 - 2619. - 26.
Fred Becker Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK-5
1239 Sheldon St
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2180
Rank: #19 - 2619. - 26.
North High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: 9-12
501 Holcomb Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 242-7200
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Goodrell Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: 6-8
3300 E. 29th Street
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8444
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Weeks Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: 6-8
901 East Park Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8449
Rank: #29 - 4429. - 44.
Bunger Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: 6-8
157 S Roosevelt Rd
Evansdale, IA 50707
(319) 433-2550
Rank: #29 - 4429. - 44.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: 9-12
2600 Sw 9th St
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-7500
Rank: #29 - 4429. - 44.
Jessie Franklin Taylor
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: PK
1801 16th Street
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 242-8424
Rank: #29 - 4429. - 44.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: K-5
116 E Locust St
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 723-6750
Rank: #29 - 4429. - 44.
Brubaker Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: K-5
2900 E 42nd Street
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8405
Rank: #29 - 4429. - 44.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: PK-5
3825 Indianola Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8415
Rank: #29 - 4429. - 44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: PK-5
555 Nevada Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4050
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Iowa average public schools diversity score?
The Iowa average public schools diversity score is 0.48 for 2026.
What are public schools with the most diversity score in Iowa?
The best top-ranked public schools in Iowa include Woodlawn Early Childhood Center, Lowell Elementary School and Meredith Middle School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the most diversity score in Iowa?
The public high school with the most diversity score in Iowa is Hoover High School, with a diversity score of 0.75. The public elementary school with the most diversity score is Lowell Elementary School, with diversity score of 0.78.

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