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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Davenport Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 11,821 students in Davenport, IA (there are 7 private schools, serving 2,277 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Davenport, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Davenport, IA are Harrison Elementary School, Eisenhower Elementary School and Mckinley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Davenport, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Davenport have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Davenport, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1032 W 53rd St
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 723-6500
Gr: K-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2827 Jersey Ridge Rd
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 723-6350
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1716 Kenwood Ave
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 723-6800
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Sudlow Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1414 E Locust St
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 445-5150
Gr: 6-8 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Truman Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5506 N Pine
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 723-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Central High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1120 Main St
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 723-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,288 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Hayes Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
622 S Concord St
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 723-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Wood Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5701 N Division
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 445-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3029 N Division Street
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 723-6100
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1010.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2002 N Clark St
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 723-6950
Gr: K-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1111.
Fillmore Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7307 N Pacific
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 723-6400
Gr: K-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1212.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1307 Wisconsin
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 723-6650
Gr: K-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
902 E 29th St
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 723-6450
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
North High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
626 W 53rd St
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 723-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,190 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1515.
Williams Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3040 N Division
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 445-5250
Gr: 6-8 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1616.
West High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3505 W Locust St
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 723-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,304 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1717.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
116 E Locust St
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 723-6750
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1818.
Mid City High School
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3801 Marquette Street
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 336-7600
Gr: 8-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Frank L Smart Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1934 W 5th St
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 445-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1027 Marquette St
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 723-6700
Gr: K-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Children's Village At Hoover
1002 Spring Street
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 336-7850
Gr: PK | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Children's Village Hayes
622 S. Concord St
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 723-6550
Gr: PK | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Children's Village West
1757 West 12th Street
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 336-7800
Gr: PK | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Horizon Science Academy Dav
2626 Boies Ave.
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 946-5796

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Davenport, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Davenport, IA include Harrison Elementary School, Eisenhower Elementary School and Mckinley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Davenport?
24 public schools are located in Davenport.
What percentage of students in Davenport go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Davenport are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Davenport?
Davenport public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Davenport are often viewed compared to one another?

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