Best Iowa Online Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 online public middle schools serving 1,766 students in Iowa.
Iowa online public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 71% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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Best Online Public Middle Schools in Iowa (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Iowa Connections Academy Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
807 Third St
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Gr: 6-8 | 308 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Iowa Virtual Academy
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
306 S. 1st Street
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 748-1017
Gr: K-12 | 1,457 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Sidney Virtual Sac School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2754 Knox Road
Sidney, IA 51652
(712) 374-2141
Gr: K-12 | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

How many online public middle schools are offered in Iowa?
3 online public middle schools are available for Iowa students.
What is the racial composition of online public middle schools students in Iowa?
Iowa online public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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