For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 196 students in the neighborhood of Shimek, Iowa City, IA.
The top-ranked public school in Shimek is Bohumil Shimek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Shimek, Iowa City, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Shimek, Iowa City, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bohumil Shimek Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Grissel Place
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1160
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1160
Gr: PK-6 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Shimek, Iowa City, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Shimek, Iowa City, IA include Bohumil Shimek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Shimek City?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Shimek City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Shimek City?
the neighborhood of Shimek City public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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