For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 802 students in De Witt, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in De Witt, IA are Central Dewitt Intermediate School and Ekstrand Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Witt, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in De Witt have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in De Witt, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Dewitt Intermediate School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1010 4th Ave. E.
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-4780
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-4780
Grades: 4-6
| 323 students
Rank: #22.
Ekstrand Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1140 15th St
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0750
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0750
Grades: PK-3
| 479 students
De Witt, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Alternative Program High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
519 East 11th St
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0713
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0713
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in De Witt, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in De Witt, IA include Central Dewitt Intermediate School and Ekstrand Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in De Witt?
2 public elementary schools are located in De Witt.
What is the racial composition of students in De Witt?
De Witt public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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