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Linn County Public Schools

Linn County, Iowa

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

Total Schools

79

public schools

Total Enrollment

36,317

students

School Districts

11

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Linn 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

Linn County has 11 district entries. Cedar Rapids Comm School District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 33 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 11 listed communities. Cedar Rapids has the most listed schools, with 42 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 43 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 2 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 2 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

6 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

79

in Linn County

Reported Enrollment

36,317

79 schools reporting

School Districts

11

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary43
Middle18
High14
Other4

11 School Districts in Linn County

Cedar Rapids Comm School District

33 schools
15,289 students

Linn-Mar Comm School District

12 schools
7,611 students

College Comm School District

10 schools
5,709 students

Marion Independent School District

6 schools
2,229 students

Center Point-Urbana Comm School District

4 schools
1,466 students

Mount Vernon Comm School District

3 schools
1,402 students

Alburnett Comm School District

3 schools
810 students

Lisbon Comm School District

2 schools
719 students

North Linn Comm School District

3 schools
535 students

Springville Comm School District

2 schools
438 students

79 Public Schools in Linn County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 6 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 79 matching schools

Linn-Mar High School

Linn-Mar Comm School District

Marion, 52302 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,271 students

John F Kennedy High School

Cedar Rapids Comm School District

Cedar Rapids, 52402 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,714 students

Thomas Jefferson High School

Cedar Rapids Comm School District

Cedar Rapids, 52404 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,543 students

Prairie Point

College Comm School District

Cedar Rapids, 52404 / Rural: Fringe

Profile7–9Middle1,324 students

Prairie High School

College Comm School District

Cedar Rapids, 52404 / City: Midsize

Profile10–12High1,298 students

George Washington High School

Cedar Rapids Comm School District

Cedar Rapids, 52403 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,291 students

Prairie Creek

College Comm School District

Cedar Rapids, 52404 / City: Midsize

Listed only5–6Middle834 students

Marion High School

Marion Independent School District

Marion, 52302 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only9–12High722 students

Harding Middle School

Cedar Rapids Comm School District

Cedar Rapids, 52402 / City: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle713 students

Vernon Middle School

Marion Independent School District

Marion, 52302 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only5–8Middle668 students

Excelsior Middle School

Linn-Mar Comm School District

Marion, 52302 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only7–8Middle617 students

Viola Gibson Elementary School

Cedar Rapids Comm School District

Cedar Rapids, 52411 / City: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary591 students

Boulder Peak Intermediate School

Linn-Mar Comm School District

Marion, 52302 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only5–6Middle586 students

Taft Middle School

Cedar Rapids Comm School District

Cedar Rapids, 52405 / City: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle578 students

Echo Hill Elementary

Linn-Mar Comm School District

Marion, 52302 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–4Primary544 students

Hazel Point Intermediate School

Linn-Mar Comm School District

Marion, 52302 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only5–6Middle540 students

Franklin Middle School

Cedar Rapids Comm School District

Cedar Rapids, 52402 / City: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle537 students

Washington Elementary School

Mount Vernon Comm School District

Mount Vernon, 52314 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–4Primary537 students

West Willow Elementary School

Cedar Rapids Comm School District

Cedar Rapids, 52405 / City: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary534 students

Maple Grove Elementary

Cedar Rapids Comm School District

Cedar Rapids, 52405 / City: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary529 students

Linn County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Linn 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 Linn County public school directory?

The directory lists 79 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 Linn 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 Linn 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 Linn County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 6 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 Linn County?

Start with the 11 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 Linn 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 Linn County Education OverviewCounty school score: 63/100

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.