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Best Cedar Rapids Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 6,672 students in Cedar Rapids, IA.

The top-ranked public high schools in Cedar Rapids, IA are John F Kennedy High School, Prairie High School and George Washington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Cedar Rapids, IA public high schools have an score of 54% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and score of 64% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Cedar Rapids have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.

Cedar Rapids, IA public high school have a of 81%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is John F Kennedy High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Cedar Rapids, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

John F Kennedy High School

(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
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4545 Wenig Rd Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2251

Gr: 9-12 | 1,648 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Rank: #22.

Prairie High School

(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
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401 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5340

Gr: 9-12 | 1,766 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Rank: #33.

George Washington High School

(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
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2205 Forest Dr Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2161

Gr: 9-12 | 1,182 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Rank: #44.

Thomas Jefferson High School

(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
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1243 20th St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2435

Gr: 9-12 | 1,501 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Rank: #55.

Prairie Crossing

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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5400 Kirkwood Blvd Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 298-3406

Gr: K-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Rank: #66.

Metro High School

Alternative School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
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1212 7th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
(319) 558-3100

Gr: 9-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Rank: n/an/a

City View High School

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501 1st St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
(319) 558-2000

Gr: 9-11 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Rank: n/an/a

Empowering Excellence Charter School

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1800 1st Ave Ne # 201
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 451-9243

Gr: 9-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 120:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cedar Rapids, IA?

The top-ranked public high schools in Cedar Rapids, IA include John F Kennedy High School, Prairie High School and George Washington High School.

How many public high schools are located in Cedar Rapids?

8 public high schools are located in Cedar Rapids.

What is the racial composition of students in Cedar Rapids?

Cedar Rapids public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Which public high schools in Cedar Rapids are often viewed compared to one another?