For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 7,431 students in Johnston, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Johnston, IA are Henry A Wallace Elementary School, Summit Middle School and Beaver Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnston, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Johnston have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Johnston, IA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Henry A Wallace Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6207 Nw 62nd Ave
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-6977
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-6977
Grades: PK-5
| 876 students
Rank: #22.
Summit Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9500 Windsor Parkway
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 986-0318
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 986-0318
Grades: 6-7
| 1,112 students
Rank: #33.
Beaver Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8701 Lyndhurst
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-6228
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-6228
Grades: K-5
| 571 students
Rank: #44.
Timber Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7370 Nw 54th Ave
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 331-4379
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 331-4379
Grades: K-5
| 662 students
Rank: #55.
Johnston Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6501 Nw 62nd Ave
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-0476
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-0476
Grades: 8-9
| 1,166 students
Rank: #66.
Lawson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5450 Nw 62nd Ave
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-0478
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-0478
Grades: K-5
| 607 students
Rank: #77.
Johnston Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6500 Nw 100th Street
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-0449
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-0449
Grades: 10-12
| 1,790 students
Rank: #88.
Horizon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5905 N W 100th Street
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 986-1121
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 986-1121
Grades: K-5
| 647 students
Johnston, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Youth Homes Of Middle America (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
7085 Nw Beaver Dr
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 276-3473
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 276-3473
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Johnston, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Johnston, IA include Henry A Wallace Elementary School, Summit Middle School and Beaver Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Johnston?
8 public schools are located in Johnston.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnston?
Johnston public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Johnston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Johnston include: Lawson Elementary School vs. Henry A Wallace Elementary School, Beaver Creek Elementary School vs. Henry A Wallace Elementary School, Horizon Elementary School vs. Henry A Wallace Elementary School
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