For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,284 students in Coralville, IA (there are 3 private schools, serving 217 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Coralville, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Coralville, IA are Wickham Elementary School, Norman Borlaug Elementary School and Northwest Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coralville, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Coralville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Coralville, IA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wickham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
601 Oakdale Blvd
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 688-1175
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 688-1175
Grades: PK-6
| 383 students
Rank: #22.
Norman Borlaug Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Kennedy Parkway
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 688-1155
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 688-1155
Grades: PK-6
| 417 students
Rank: #33.
Northwest Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1507 8th St
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 688-1060
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 688-1060
Grades: 7-8
| 730 students
Rank: #44.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 6th St
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 688-1100
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 688-1100
Grades: PK-6
| 485 students
Rank: #55.
Kirkwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1401 9th St
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 688-1120
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 688-1120
Grades: PK-6
| 269 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Coralville, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Coralville, IA include Wickham Elementary School, Norman Borlaug Elementary School and Northwest Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Coralville?
5 public schools are located in Coralville.
What percentage of students in Coralville go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Coralville are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Coralville?
Coralville public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Coralville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Coralville include: Kirkwood Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School, Central Elementary School vs. Kirkwood Elementary School, Wickham Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
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