For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 online public elementary schools serving 1,929 students in Iowa.
Iowa online public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 69% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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Best Online Public Elementary Schools in Iowa (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Iowa Connections Academy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
807 Third St
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Grades: 6-8
| 221 students
Rank: #22.
Iowa Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
306 S. 1st Street
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 748-1017
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 748-1017
Grades: K-12
| 862 students
Rank: #33.
Iowa Connections Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
807 Third St
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Grades: K-5
| 171 students
Rank: #44.
Virtual Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-8502
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-8502
Grades: 6-12
| 668 students
Rank: #55.
Sidney Virtual Sac School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2754 Knox Road
Sidney, IA 51652
(712) 374-2141
Sidney, IA 51652
(712) 374-2141
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many online public elementary schools are offered in Iowa?
5 online public elementary schools are available for Iowa students.
What is the racial composition of online public elementary schools students in Iowa?
Iowa online public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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