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Black Hawk County Public Schools

Black Hawk County, Iowa

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

35

public schools

Total Enrollment

18,280

students

School Districts

4

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Black Hawk County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Iowa; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Black Hawk County has 4 district entries. Waterloo Comm School District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 18 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 6 listed communities. Waterloo has the most listed schools, with 16 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 21 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

3 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

35

in Black Hawk County

Reported Enrollment

18,280

35 schools reporting

School Districts

4

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary21
Middle6
High7
Other1

4 School Districts in Black Hawk County

Waterloo Comm School District

18 schools
10,527 students

Cedar Falls Comm School District

11 schools
5,884 students

Hudson Comm School District

2 schools
866 students

Dunkerton Comm School District

2 schools
414 students

35 Public Schools in Black Hawk County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 35 matching schools

West High School

Waterloo Comm School District

Waterloo, 50702 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,652 students

Cedar Falls High School

Cedar Falls Comm School District

Cedar Falls, 50613 / City: Small

Profile10–12High1,302 students

East High School

Waterloo Comm School District

Waterloo, 50703 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,022 students

Hoover Middle School

Waterloo Comm School District

Waterloo, 50701 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle883 students

Peet Junior High School

Cedar Falls Comm School District

Cedar Falls, 50613 / City: Small

Listed only7–9Middle670 students

Holmes Junior High School

Cedar Falls Comm School District

Cedar Falls, 50613 / City: Small

Listed only7–9Middle639 students

Kittrell Elementary School

Waterloo Comm School District

Waterloo, 50702 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary614 students

Expo Alternative Learning Center

Waterloo Comm School District

Waterloo, 50703 / City: Small

Listed only6–12Alternative609 students

Helen A Hansen Elementary School

Cedar Falls Comm School District

Cedar Falls, 50613 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–6Primary591 students

Southdale Elementary School

Cedar Falls Comm School District

Cedar Falls, 50613 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–6Primary530 students

Hudson Elementary School

Hudson Comm School District

Hudson, 50643 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–6Primary524 students

Orange Elementary School

Waterloo Comm School District

Waterloo, 50701 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary521 students

Lowell Elementary School

Waterloo Comm School District

Waterloo, 50702 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary513 students

Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary

Cedar Falls Comm School District

Cedar Falls, 50613 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–6Primary485 students

Highland Elementary School

Waterloo Comm School District

Waterloo, 50703 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary477 students

Cedar Heights Elementary School

Cedar Falls Comm School District

Cedar Falls, 50613 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–6Primary474 students

Fred Becker Elementary School

Waterloo Comm School District

Waterloo, 50701 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary473 students

Central Middle School

Waterloo Comm School District

Waterloo, 50701 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle471 students

Lincoln Elementary School

Waterloo Comm School District

Waterloo, 50703 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary471 students

Lou Henry Elementary School

Waterloo Comm School District

Waterloo, 50701 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–5Primary465 students

Black Hawk County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Black Hawk County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Iowa. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Black Hawk County public school directory?

The directory lists 35 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Black Hawk County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Black Hawk County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Black Hawk County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 3 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Black Hawk County?

Start with the 4 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Black Hawk County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Black Hawk County Education OverviewCounty school score: 57/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.