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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Council Bluffs Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 11,141 students in Council Bluffs, IA (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,189 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Council Bluffs, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Council Bluffs, IA are Lewis Central Middle School, Hoover Elementary School and Lewis Central Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Council Bluffs, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Council Bluffs have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Council Bluffs, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lewis Central Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3820 Harry Langdon Blvd.
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 366-8252
Gr: 6-8 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1205 North Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6537
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Lewis Central Senior High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3504 Harry Langdon Blvd.
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 366-8322
Gr: 9-12 | 1,020 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
College View Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1225 College Road
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6452
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Titan Hill Intermediate School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4125 Harry Langdon Blvd.
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 366-8289
Gr: 2-5 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2218 3rd Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6516
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1603 Grand Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6471
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Gerald W Kirn Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 North Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6454
Gr: 6-8 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Rue Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3326 6th Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6540
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Bloomer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
210 S 7th Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6519
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
517 N 17th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6528
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1212.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2011 S 10th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6522
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1313.
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
712 N 21st St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6476
Gr: 6-8 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1414.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3130 Ave C
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6469
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1515.
Abraham Lincoln High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1205 Bonham Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6481
Gr: 9-12 | 1,333 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1616.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 W Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6493
Gr: 9-12 | 1,146 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center
620 N. 8th Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6446
Gr: PK | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
E A Kreft Primary School
3206 Renner Dr.
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 366-8292
Gr: PK-1 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Council Bluffs, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Council Bluffs, IA include Lewis Central Middle School, Hoover Elementary School and Lewis Central Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Council Bluffs?
18 public schools are located in Council Bluffs.
What percentage of students in Council Bluffs go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Council Bluffs are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Council Bluffs?
Council Bluffs public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Council Bluffs are often viewed compared to one another?

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