For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,731 students in Webster City, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 117 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Webster City, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Webster City, IA are Northeast Hamilton Elementary School, Sunset Heights Elementary School and Webster City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Webster City, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Webster City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Webster City, IA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northeast Hamilton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
606 Illinois St
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 325-6234
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 325-6234
Grades: PK-6
| 225 students
Rank: #22.
Sunset Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Boone St
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9245
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9245
Grades: 2-4
| 288 students
Rank: #33.
Webster City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Des Moines Street
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9220
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9220
Grades: 5-8
| 455 students
Rank: #44.
Webster City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Lynx Avenue
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9210
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9210
Grades: 9-12
| 547 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pleasant View Elementary School
Magnet School
1901 Willson Ave
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9241
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9241
Grades: PK-1
| 216 students
Webster City, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hamilton Regional High School High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1725 Beach St, 1725 Beach St
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-1632
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-1632
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
705 Odell St
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9265
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9265
Grades: PK
| 7 students
1317 Beach Street
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9241
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9241
Grades: PK
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Webster City, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Webster City, IA include Northeast Hamilton Elementary School, Sunset Heights Elementary School and Webster City Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Webster City?
5 public schools are located in Webster City.
What percentage of students in Webster City go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Webster City are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Webster City?
Webster City public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Webster City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Webster City include: Pleasant View Elementary School vs. Sunset Heights Elementary School, Pleasant View Elementary School vs. Northeast Hamilton Elementary School
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