📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (ISASP 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 5 Rated Districts in Black Hawk County, IA
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hudson Community School District | Hudson | 10/10 Excellent | 90th |
| #2 | Union Community School District | La Porte City | 9/10 Excellent | 88th |
| #3 | Cedar Falls Community School District | Cedar Falls | 9/10 Excellent | 83rd |
| #4 | Dunkerton Community School District | Dunkerton | 8/10 Good | 78th |
| #5 | Waterloo Community School District | Waterloo | 1/10 Poor | 7th |
Best School Districts in Black Hawk County, Iowa (2026)
This page lists the 5 public school districts headquartered in Black Hawk County, Iowa that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using ISASP 2024–25 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Iowa, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Black Hawk County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Black Hawk County, Iowa? ▼
Among the 5 rated districts in Black Hawk County, Iowa, the highest-rated is Hudson Community School District (Hudson), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 90th percentile of Iowa districts on ISASP 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (ISASP 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Iowa and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.