Top 10 Best Iowa Magnet Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 1328 magnet public schools serving 504,940 students in Iowa.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public schools in Iowa are Hopewell Elementary School, Hospers Elementary School and Denver Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iowa magnet public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Magnet Public Schools in Iowa (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hopewell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3900 Hopewell Ave
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-0250
Grades: PK-6
| 698 students
Rank: #22.
Hospers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
201 4th Ave S
Hospers, IA 51238
(712) 752-8480
Grades: K-5
| 216 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Denver Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
800 Longview Drive
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-6041
Grades: 6-8
| 207 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Denver Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
800 Longview Drive
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5639
Grades: 9-12
| 262 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
North Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
400 Nw 27th St
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 986-5674
Grades: K-4
| 427 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Readlyn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
200 E 4th St
Readlyn, IA 50668
(319) 279-3323
Grades: PK-6
| 123 students
Rank: #77.
Gilbert High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
312 Gretten
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-3738
Grades: 9-12
| 537 students
Rank: #88.
Orange City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
312 1st St Sw
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4606
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Rank: #99.
Pleasant View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6333 Crow Creek Road
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-5575
Grades: K-6
| 659 students
Rank: #1010.
Van Meter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
520 1st Ave
Van Meter, IA 50261
(515) 996-2221
Grades: PK-5
| 571 students
Rank: #1111.
Treynor High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
102 E Main St
Treynor, IA 51575
(712) 487-3804
Grades: 9-12
| 252 students
Rank: #1212.
K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
530 Lincoln
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5611
Grades: K-5
| 467 students
Rank: #1313.
Treynor Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
102 E Main St
Treynor, IA 51575
(712) 487-3181
Grades: 6-8
| 213 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Henry A Wallace Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6207 Nw 62nd Ave
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-6977
Grades: PK-5
| 876 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Prairie Trail Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1850 Sw College Ave
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9605
Grades: K-5
| 571 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Wickham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
601 Oakdale Blvd
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 688-1175
Grades: PK-6
| 383 students
Rank: #1717.
West Bend-mallard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
300 3rd Ave Sw
Mallard, IA 50562
(515) 887-7821
Grades: PK-4
| 170 students
Rank: #1818.
Northeast Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1705 Ne Trilein Dr
Ankeny, IA 50021
(515) 965-9620
Grades: K-5
| 655 students
Rank: #1919.
Paul Norton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4485 Greenbrier Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-8936
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
Rank: #2020.
Gilbert Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
103 Mathews Dr
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-3748
Grades: 3-5
| 341 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Ogden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
313 W Sycamore
Ogden, IA 50212
(515) 275-2795
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Spirit Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
709 28th Street
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-2822
Grades: PK-4
| 537 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Webster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12955 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 331-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #2424.
Pella Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
613 E 13th
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4784
Grades: 7-8
| 382 students
Rank: #2525.
Shuler Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16400 Douglas Parkway
Clive, IA 50325
(515) 987-8597
Grades: K-5
| 658 students
Rank: #2626.
Ashland Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2600 Nw Ash Drive
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9594
Grades: K-5
| 759 students
Rank: #2727.
Echo Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
400 Echo Hill Road
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 730-3560
Grades: PK-4
| 544 students
Rank: #2828.
Gilbert Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 91% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
109 Rothmoor
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-3744
Grades: PK-2
| 410 students
Rank: #2929.
Gilbert Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
201 E. Mathews
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-0540
Grades: 6-8
| 409 students
Rank: #30 - 4330. - 43.
Bridgeview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
316 S.twelfth Street
Le Claire, IA 52753
(563) 332-0215
Grades: PK-6
| 366 students
Rank: #30 - 4330. - 43.
Bronson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
113 West 1st Street
Bronson, IA 51007
(712) 948-3361
Grades: PK-6
| 392 students
Rank: #30 - 4330. - 43.
Delhi Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
112 Third Street
Delhi, IA 52223
(563) 922-9411
Grades: 3-5
| 148 students
Rank: #30 - 4330. - 43.
East Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
501 Normal College Ave
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-4337
Grades: PK-4
| 450 students
Rank: #30 - 4330. - 43.
Forest Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6100 Forest Grove Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-5550
Grades: K-6
| 328 students
Rank: #30 - 4330. - 43.
Hinton Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
315 W. Grand
Hinton, IA 51024
(712) 947-4328
Grades: 4-6
| 174 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked magnet public schools in Iowa?
The top ranked magnet public schools in Iowa include Hopewell Elementary School, Hospers Elementary School and Denver Middle School.
How many magnet public schools are located in Iowa?
1,328 magnet public schools are located in Iowa.
What is the racial composition of students in Iowa?
Iowa magnet public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

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