For the 2026 school year, there are 3 online public middle schools serving 1,446 students in Iowa.
Iowa online public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 71% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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Best Online Public Middle Schools in Iowa (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Iowa Connections Academy Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
807 Third St
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Gr: 6-8 | 276 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Iowa Virtual Academy
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
306 S. 1st Street
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 748-1017
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 748-1017
Gr: K-12 | 1,166 student Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Sidney Virtual Sac School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2754 Knox Road
Sidney, IA 51652
(712) 374-2141
Sidney, IA 51652
(712) 374-2141
Gr: K-12 | 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many online public middle schools are offered in Iowa?
3 online public middle schools are available for Iowa students.
What is the racial composition of online public middle schools students in Iowa?
Iowa online public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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