For the 2026 school year, there are 6 online public schools serving 3,384 students in Iowa.
Iowa online public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Learn more about how online public schools and online high schools work.
Best Online Public Schools in Iowa (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Iowa Connections Academy High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
807 Third St
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,022 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Iowa Connections Academy Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
807 Third St
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Gr: 6-8 | 308 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Iowa Connections Academy Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
807 Third St
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Gr: K-5 | 216 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Iowa Virtual Academy
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
306 S. 1st Street
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 748-1017
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 748-1017
Gr: K-12 | 1,457 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Sidney Virtual Sac 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
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
Rank: #66.
Virtual Campus
(Math: 37% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-8502
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-8502
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many online public schools are offered in Iowa?
6 online public schools are available for Iowa students.
What is the racial composition of online public schools students in Iowa?
Iowa online public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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