For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,886 students in Cedar Falls, IA (there are , serving 365 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Cedar Falls, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%). Cedar Falls has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
The top ranked public schools in Cedar Falls, IA are Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary School, Helen A Hansen Elementary School and Southdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedar Falls, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Cedar Falls have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cedar Falls, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2526 Ashworth Drive
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2901
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2901
Grades: PK-6
| 475 students
Rank: #22.
Helen A Hansen Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
616 Holmes Dr
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2775
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2775
Grades: PK-6
| 565 students
Rank: #33.
Southdale Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
627 Orchard Dr
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2900
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2900
Grades: PK-6
| 562 students
Rank: #44.
Peet Junior High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
525 E Seerley Blvd
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2710
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2710
Grades: 7-9
| 690 students
Rank: #55.
Holmes Junior High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
505 Holmes Dr
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2650
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2650
Grades: 7-9
| 629 students
Rank: #66.
Cedar Falls High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1015 Division St
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2500
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2500
Grades: 10-12
| 1,336 students
Rank: #77.
North Cedar Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2419 Fern Ave
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2810
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2810
Grades: PK-6
| 297 students
Rank: #88.
Orchard Hill Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3909 Rownd St
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2465
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2465
Grades: PK-6
| 452 students
Rank: #99.
Cedar Heights Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2417 Rainbow Dr
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2855
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2855
Grades: PK-6
| 432 students
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
321 8th Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2950
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2950
Grades: PK-6
| 448 students
Cedar Falls, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cedar Falls Alternative High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
3809 Cedar Heights Dr
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2445
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2445
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
1002 W 1st St
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2439
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2439
Grades: K-12
| 44 students
River Hills (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
2700 Grand Blvd
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 268-7775
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 268-7775
Grades: PK-12
| 117 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cedar Falls, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Cedar Falls, IA include Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary School, Helen A Hansen Elementary School and Southdale Elementary School. Cedar Falls has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public schools are located in Cedar Falls?
10 public schools are located in Cedar Falls.
What percentage of students in Cedar Falls go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Cedar Falls are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar Falls?
Cedar Falls public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cedar Falls are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cedar Falls include: North Cedar Elementary School vs. Orchard Hill Elementary School, Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary School vs. Helen A Hansen Elementary School, Southdale Elementary School vs. Helen A Hansen Elementary School
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