For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,319 students in Cedar Falls, IA. The top ranked public middle schools in Cedar Falls, IA are Peet Junior High School and Holmes Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedar Falls, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Cedar Falls have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cedar Falls, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peet Junior High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
525 E Seerley Blvd
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2710
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2710
Grades: 7-9
| 690 students
Rank: #22.
Holmes Junior High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
505 Holmes Dr
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2650
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2650
Grades: 7-9
| 629 students
Cedar Falls, Iowa 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cedar Falls Alternative High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
3809 Cedar Heights Dr
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2445
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2445
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
1002 W 1st St
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2439
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2439
Grades: K-12
| 44 students
River Hills (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
2700 Grand Blvd
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 268-7775
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 268-7775
Grades: PK-12
| 117 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cedar Falls, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cedar Falls, IA include Peet Junior High School and Holmes Junior High School. Cedar Falls has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public middle schools are located in Cedar Falls?
2 public middle schools are located in Cedar Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar Falls?
Cedar Falls public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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