📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (IAR 2023–24), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
Illinois: 19 Rated Districts
IAR 2023–24 · percentile among Illinois districts
Iowa: 4 Rated Districts
ISASP 2024–25 · percentile among Iowa districts
| Rank in IA | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pleasant Valley Community School District | Bettendorf | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #2 | North Scott Community School District | Eldridge | 9/10 Excellent | 84th |
| #3 | Bettendorf Community School District | Bettendorf | 5/10 Average | 44th |
| #4 | Davenport Community School District | Davenport | 1/10 Poor | 2nd |
Best School Districts in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL Metro Area (2026)
This metro area crosses state lines, so it is shown as one table per state. Each state rates its districts on its own test, and a 9/10 in one state is not comparable with a 9/10 in another.
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from IAR 2023–24 (Illinois); ISASP 2024–25 (Iowa) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Illinois part of the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area? ▼
Among the 19 rated districts in the Illinois part of the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area, the highest-rated is Cambridge Community Unit School District 227 (Cambridge), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 81st percentile of Illinois districts on IAR 2023–24 reading and math proficiency.
What is the best-rated school district in the Iowa part of the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area? ▼
Among the 4 rated districts in the Iowa part of the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area, the highest-rated is Pleasant Valley Community School District (Bettendorf), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 99th percentile of Iowa districts on ISASP 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
Can I compare districts across state lines here? ▼
No. Each state uses its own assessment, so ratings and percentiles are only comparable among districts in the same state. Full methodology here.