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Best Linn County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public middle schools serving 8,158 students in Linn County, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Linn County, IA are Mount Vernon Middle School, North-linn Middle School and Center Point-urbana Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Linn County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Linn County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Linn County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Vernon Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
525 Palisades Road Sw
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
(319) 895-6254
Gr: 5-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
North-linn Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3033 Lynx Drive
Troy Mills, IA 52344
(319) 224-3291
Gr: 6-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Center Point-urbana Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
613 Summit Street
Center Point, IA 52213
(319) 849-1102
Gr: 6-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Oak Ridge Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4901 Alburnett Road
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3410
Gr: 7-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Lisbon Secondary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
235 W School St
Lisbon, IA 52253
(319) 455-2106
Gr: 7-12 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Excelsior Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3555 N 10th St
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3130
Gr: 7-8 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Springville Secondary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Academy St
Springville, IA 52336
(319) 854-6196
Gr: 7-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Prairie Point
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8015 Kirkwood Blvd
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5500
Gr: 7-8 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #99.
Harding Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4801 Golf St Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2254
Gr: 6-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
Taft Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5200 E Ave Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2243
Gr: 6-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1111.
Alburnett Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
131 Roosevelt Street
Alburnett, IA 52202
(319) 842-2263
Gr: 6-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1212.
Vernon Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 4th Avenue
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-9401
Gr: 5-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1313.
Central City High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Barber Street
Central City, IA 52214
(319) 438-6182
Gr: 6-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1414.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 20th St Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2452
Gr: 6-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1515.
Mckinley Steam Academy
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
620 10th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2348
Gr: 6-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1616.
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 13th St Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2153
Gr: 6-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1717.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2301 J St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-3387
Gr: 6-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1818.
Prairie Crossing
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5400 Kirkwood Blvd Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 298-3406
Gr: K-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Linn County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Linn County, IA include Mount Vernon Middle School, North-linn Middle School and Center Point-urbana Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Linn County?
20 public middle schools are located in Linn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Linn County?
Linn County public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Linn County are often viewed compared to one another?

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