For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 781 students in Forest City, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Forest City, IA are Forest City Middle School and Forest City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forest City, 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 78% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Forest City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Forest City, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest City Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
216 W School St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-4772
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-4772
Grades: 5-8
| 319 students
Rank: #22.
Forest City Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1405 W I St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2670
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2670
Grades: PK-4
| 462 students
Forest City, Iowa 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Forest City Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
145 South Clark St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2324
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2324
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Forest City, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Forest City, IA include Forest City Middle School and Forest City Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Forest City?
2 public elementary schools are located in Forest City.
What is the racial composition of students in Forest City?
Forest City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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