| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Community School District | Hudson | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 866 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Union Community School District | La Porte City | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 1,008 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Cedar Falls Community School District | Cedar Falls | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 5,892 | 11 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Dunkerton Community School District | Dewar | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 414 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Waterloo Community School District | Gilbertville | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 10,645 | 18 | PK–12 | 6 |
How Black Hawk County compares
Together they enroll 18,825 students across 37 schools. The largest is Waterloo Community School District with 10,645 students. Districts here average 7.4/10, above the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Black Hawk County, Iowa
Black Hawk County has 5 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Black Hawk County is Hudson Community School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (ISASP 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Iowa. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Black Hawk County, IA?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Black Hawk County, IA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Black Hawk County, IA?
Of the districts serving Black Hawk County, Hudson Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 90th percentile among Iowa school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Iowa reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Iowa and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Iowa only, never across state lines.