Photo: Cutfromthetop · CC BY-SA 4.0North Liberty’s public schools outscore 53% of Iowa districts
The grade covers the two public school districts serving North Liberty, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Iowa, not nationally.
From Iowa state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
North Liberty’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 266 Iowa towns with household incomes within a quarter of North Liberty’s, its schools beat 44%, lower than their 53% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 73% and math 67% across both districts in spring 2022, against 70% and 64% statewide; 92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Iowa City spends $14,052 per student and Clear Creek-Amana $12,990, against $13,713 across Iowa (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Heritage Christian School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind North Liberty’s grade
B−: better than 53% of Iowa school districts, #71 of 140 Iowa towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Iowa average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve North Liberty, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in North Liberty
North Central Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 925 students · 15:1 students per teacher
7th grade in North Liberty
North Central Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 925 students · 15:1 students per teacher
8th grade in North Liberty
North Central Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 925 students · 15:1 students per teacher
9th grade in North Liberty
Liberty High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,286 students · 17:1 students per teacher
10th grade in North Liberty
Liberty High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,286 students · 17:1 students per teacher
11th grade in North Liberty
Liberty High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,286 students · 17:1 students per teacher
12th grade in North Liberty
Liberty High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,286 students · 17:1 students per teacher
North Liberty runs its own schools through grade 12 (Iowa City Community School District). From grade PK, students attend the Clear Creek-Amana Community School District, shared with Coralville, Oxford and Tiffin. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve North Liberty
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
North Liberty vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Iowa towns that share North Liberty’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| North Liberty | B− | Iowa City PK–12 · Clear Creek-Amana PK–12 |
| Coralville | B− | Iowa City PK–12 · Clear Creek-Amana PK–12 |
Every school in North Liberty
8 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Iowa’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about North Liberty’s schools
Are North Liberty’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Iowa: the public schools North Liberty children attend outscore 53% of Iowa’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #71 of 140 Iowa towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 44%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is North Liberty in?
Two districts: Iowa City Community School District runs grades PK–12, and Clear Creek-Amana Community School District runs grades PK–12, shared with Coralville, Oxford and Tiffin.
Where do North Liberty kids go to high school?
Liberty High School, with 1,286 students; its own test results earn an A−.
What is North Liberty’s graduation rate?
92% of the class of 2023 in Iowa City Community School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Iowa.
How much does North Liberty spend per student?
$14,052 in Iowa City Community School District and $12,990 in Clear Creek-Amana Community School District (FY2024), against $13,713 across Iowa. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in North Liberty?
Yes: Heritage Christian School (religious, grades PK–8, 196 students).
Parents talk
What North Liberty families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near North Liberty → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Iowa. Stars are from neighbors.