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Most Diverse Public Schools in Iowa

The average public school diversity score in Iowa is approximately 0.47 per year (2025).
The most diverse public schools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The most diverse school in Iowa is currently Findley Elementary School, with a diversity score of 0.79.
Diversity Score Range: 0.74 0.79 Avg. Diversity Score: 0.76

Most Diverse Public Schools in Iowa (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Diversity Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Findley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: K-5
3025 Oxford Street
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 242-8407
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: PK
4000 Lower Beaver Rd
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-8213
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Central Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: 6-8
1350 Katoski Dr
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2100
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Meredith Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: 6-8
4827 Madison Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-7250
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: K-5
1115 W. 5th Street
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2800
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Samuelson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: K-5
3929 Bel-aire Rd
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-8441
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Moore Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: K-5
3725 52nd St
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-8426
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Hoover High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: 9-12
4800 Aurora Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-7300
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: PK
1002 Spring Street
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 336-7850
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Harding Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: 6-8
203 E Euclid Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 242-8445
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
South Union Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: K-5
4201 South Union
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8409
Rank: #12 - 1912. - 19.
James Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: K-5
1001 N Benton
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-5411
Rank: #12 - 1912. - 19.
Lovejoy Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: K-5
801 E Kenyon Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8419
Rank: #12 - 1912. - 19.
Cattell Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: K-5
3101 E 12th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-8403
Rank: #12 - 1912. - 19.
Hillis Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: K-5
2401 56th St
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-8412
Rank: #12 - 1912. - 19.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-5
812 Idaho St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2630
Rank: #12 - 1912. - 19.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-5
1628 Washington St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-1900
Rank: #12 - 1912. - 19.
Kittrell Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-5
1304 Oregon St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2910
Rank: #12 - 1912. - 19.
Oak Park
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: K-5
3928 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 242-8428
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK
111 Porter
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-8424
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK-5
1524 Hollywood Blvd Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2278
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: K-5
1102 E. 4th St.
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-5441
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK-5
3825 Indianola Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8415
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
North High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: 9-12
501 Holcomb Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 242-7200
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Garton Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: K-5
2820 E 24th St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8408
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Walnut Street School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK-5
901 Walnut St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-8438
Rank: #27 - 3527. - 35.
Mccombs Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: 6-8
201 Sw County Line Rd
Des Moines, IA 50320
(515) 242-8447
Rank: #27 - 3527. - 35.
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: PK
1801 16th Street
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 242-8424
Rank: #27 - 3527. - 35.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: PK-6
1027 Marquette St
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 723-6700
Rank: #27 - 3527. - 35.
Weeks Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: 6-8
901 East Park Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8449
Rank: #27 - 3527. - 35.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: K-6
116 E Locust St
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 723-6750
Rank: #27 - 3527. - 35.
Park Ave Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: K-5
3141 Sw 9th St
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8429
Rank: #27 - 3527. - 35.
Audubon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: PK-5
605 Lincoln Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3300
Rank: #27 - 3527. - 35.
Callanan Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: 6-8
3010 Center Street
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8101
Rank: #27 - 3527. - 35.
J C Hoglan Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: PK-4
2306 S 3rd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1060
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Iowa average public schools diversity score?
The Iowa average public schools diversity score is 0.47 for 2025.
What are public schools with the most diversity score in Iowa?
The best top ranked public schools in Iowa include Findley Elementary School, Woodlawn Early Childhood Center and Central Middle School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the most diversity score in Iowa?
The public high school with the most diversity score in Iowa is Hoover High School, with a diversity score of 0.77. The public elementary school with the most diversity score is Findley Elementary School, with diversity score of 0.79.

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