📊 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 10 Rated Districts in Linn County, IA
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mount Vernon Community School District | Mount Vernon | 10/10 Excellent | 97th |
| #2 | Lisbon Community School District | Lisbon | 9/10 Excellent | 84th |
| #3 | Alburnett Community School District | Alburnett | 9/10 Excellent | 81st |
| #4 | Springville Community School District | Springville | 8/10 Good | 75th |
| #5 | Linn-Mar Community School District | Marion | 8/10 Good | 74th |
| #6 | North Linn Community School District | Troy Mills | 8/10 Good | 72nd |
| #7 | Marion Independent School District | Marion | 6/10 Average | 57th |
| #8 | College Community School District | Cedar Rapids | 4/10 Below Average | 36th |
| #9 | Central City Community School District | Central City | 4/10 Below Average | 32nd |
| #10 | Cedar Rapids Community School District | Cedar Rapids | 1/10 Poor | 8th |
Best School Districts in Linn County, Iowa (2026)
This page lists the 10 public school districts headquartered in Linn 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 Linn 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 Linn County, Iowa? ▼
Among the 10 rated districts in Linn County, Iowa, the highest-rated is Mount Vernon Community School District (Mount Vernon), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 97th 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.