For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,623 students in Waukee, IA. The top ranked public high schools in Waukee, IA are Prairieview School, Timberline School and Northwest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waukee, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Waukee have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public high schools.
Waukee, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Waukee High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Waukee, IA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairieview School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
655 Se University Ave
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-2770
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-2770
Grades: 8-9
| 1,039 students
Rank: #22.
Timberline School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2605 Se La Grant Parkway
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-9444
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-9444
Grades: 8-9
| 889 students
Rank: #33.
Northwest High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
655 Nw 10th St
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5161
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5161
Grades: 10-12
| 1,427 students
Rank: #44.
Waukee High School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 Se University Avenue
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5163
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5163
Grades: 10-12
| 1,268 students
Waukee, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
430 Ashowrth Dr
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5160
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5160
Grades: PK
| 32 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Waukee, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Waukee, IA include Prairieview School, Timberline School and Northwest High School. Waukee has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public high schools are located in Waukee?
4 public high schools are located in Waukee.
What is the racial composition of students in Waukee?
Waukee public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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