Best Alternative Public Elementary Schools in Iowa (2025-26)

Best Iowa Alternative Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 alternative public elementary schools serving 692 students in Iowa.

The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Iowa are Woodward Academy and Expo Alternative Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Iowa alternative public elementary schools have an score of 19% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and score of 40% (versus the 69% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Alternative Public Elementary Schools in Iowa (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Woodward Academy

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
:

Bottom 50%

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1251 334th St
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-3150

Gr: 5-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Rank: #22.

Expo Alternative Learning Center

Alternative School

(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
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1410 Independence Ave
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1930

Gr: 6-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Iowa?

The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Iowa include Woodward Academy and Expo Alternative Learning Center.

How many alternative public elementary schools are located in Iowa?

2 alternative public elementary schools are located in Iowa.

What is the racial composition of students in Iowa?

Iowa alternative public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).