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Best Iowa Online Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 online public schools serving 3,384 students in Iowa.
Iowa online public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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Best Online Public Schools in Iowa (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Iowa Connections Academy High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
807 Third St
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,022 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Iowa Connections Academy Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
807 Third St
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Gr: 6-8 | 308 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Iowa Connections Academy Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
807 Third St
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Gr: K-5 | 216 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Iowa Virtual Academy
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
306 S. 1st Street
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 748-1017
Gr: K-12 | 1,457 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Sidney Virtual Sac School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2754 Knox Road
Sidney, IA 51652
(712) 374-2141
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
Rank: #66.
Virtual Campus
(Math: 37% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-8502
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many online public schools are offered in Iowa?
6 online public schools are available for Iowa students.
What is the racial composition of online public schools students in Iowa?
Iowa online public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

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