For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 753 students in Polk City, IA.
The top ranked public school in Polk City, IA is North Polk West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk City, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Polk City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Polk City, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Polk West Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1400 W Broadway
Polk City, IA 50226
(515) 984-3400
Polk City, IA 50226
(515) 984-3400
Grades: PK-2
| 416 students
Rank: n/an/a
340 E Vista Lake Drive
Polk City, IA 50226
(515) 984-3400
Polk City, IA 50226
(515) 984-3400
Grades: 3-5
| 337 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Polk City, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Polk City, IA include North Polk West Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Polk City?
2 public schools are located in Polk City.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk City?
Polk City public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles

Can Naviance Succeed Improve College and Career Readiness?
Learn about a new student assessment system, Naviance Succeed, which provides tools and support to increase student college and career readiness. A number of school districts are using the tool this year in hopes of improving student performance through more accurate assessment process than are currently available.

Do You Need After School Day Care? Public Schools May Be the Solution
Learn about how your child's public school may be the best source of after school and vacation day care.

The Link Between Education and Incarceration: The NAACP Report
Education and the rate of incarceration have been linked in a recent NAACP report. Learn about the report and the troubling findings.