| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treynor Community School District | Treynor | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 795 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Underwood Community School District | Mc Clelland | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 833 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| AHSTW Community School District | Avoca | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 776 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Tri-Center Community School District | Minden | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 724 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Lewis Central Community School District | Council Bluffs | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 3,022 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Riverside Community School District | Carson | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 693 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Missouri Valley Community School District | Honey Creek | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 756 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Council Bluffs Community School District | Council Bluffs | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 8,784 | 15 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Pottawattamie County compares
Together they enroll 16,383 students across 37 schools. The largest is Council Bluffs Community School District with 8,784 students. Districts here average 5.9/10, above the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Pottawattamie County, Iowa
Pottawattamie County has 8 public school districts covering 16 zip codes. The top-rated district in Pottawattamie County is Treynor 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 Pottawattamie County, IA?
8 school districts serve zip codes in Pottawattamie 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 Pottawattamie County, IA?
Of the districts serving Pottawattamie County, Treynor Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 99th 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.