Public schools in Davenport, IA
24 open public schools with an address in Davenport, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
24
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
11,821
23 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Iowa median 13.7:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Davenport public schools
The federal directory lists 24 public schools in Davenport, IA: 12 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high, 4 combined or other. The 23 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 11,821 students, an average of 514 per school. The largest campus is West High School (1,304 students), and the largest elementary school is Wilson Elementary School (507).
Davenport Comm School District operates the most schools here (23), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 55% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Davenport
Elementary schools in Davenport
12| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Elementary School Davenport Comm School District | KG–05 | 498 | 13.7:1 | |
| Eisenhower Elementary School Davenport Comm School District | KG–05 | 412 | 14.9:1 | |
| Fillmore Elementary School Davenport Comm School District | KG–05 | 388 | 11.7:1 | |
| Garfield Elementary School Davenport Comm School District | KG–05 | 393 | 13.9:1 | |
| Harrison Elementary School Davenport Comm School District | KG–05 | 459 | 13.4:1 | |
| Hayes Elementary School Davenport Comm School District | PK–05 | 377 | 12.1:1 | |
| Jackson Elementary School Davenport Comm School District | PK–05 | 322 | 12:1 | |
| Jefferson Elementary School Davenport Comm School District | KG–05 | 384 | 10.9:1 | |
| Madison Elementary School Davenport Comm School District | PK–05 | 318 | 11.7:1 | |
| McKinley Elementary School Davenport Comm School District | KG–05 | 421 | 13.6:1 | |
| Truman Elementary School Davenport Comm School District | PK–05 | 434 | 12.7:1 | |
| Wilson Elementary School Davenport Comm School District | KG–05 | 507 | 13.3:1 |
Middle schools in Davenport
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank L Smart Middle School Davenport Comm School District | 06–08 | 430 | 11.7:1 | |
| Sudlow Middle School Davenport Comm School District | 06–08 | 734 | 13.9:1 | |
| Williams Middle School Davenport Comm School District | 06–08 | 577 | 11.1:1 | |
| Wood Middle School Davenport Comm School District | 06–08 | 629 | 14.5:1 |
High schools in Davenport
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School Davenport Comm School District | 09–12 | 1,288 | 15.4:1 | |
| Mid City High Davenport Comm School District · Alternative School | 08–12 | 306 | 14.9:1 | |
| North High School Davenport Comm School District | 09–12 | 1,190 | 16.9:1 | |
| West High School Davenport Comm School District | 09–12 | 1,304 | 14.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Davenport
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Village At Hoover Davenport Comm School District | PK–PK | 139 | 15.5:1 | |
| Children's Village Hayes Davenport Comm School District | PK–PK | 15 | 15:1 | |
| Children's Village West Davenport Comm School District | PK–PK | 296 | 16.9:1 | |
| Horizon Science Academy DAV Horizon Science Academy Davenport · Charter | KG–10 | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44.1%
- Hispanic16.2%
- Black24.7%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial12.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 23 Davenport schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (11,821 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Davenport
How many public schools are in Davenport, IA?
The current NCES directory lists 24 open public schools with a location address in Davenport: 12 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 11,821 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Davenport?
Schools with an address in Davenport belong to 2 education agencies, led by Davenport Comm School District (23 schools), Horizon Science Academy Davenport (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Davenport?
West High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Davenport, with 1,304 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Davenport?
Yes. 1 of the 24 public schools in Davenport are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Horizon Science Academy DAV. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Davenport schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Davenport public schools is 13.7:1, similar to the Iowa school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Davenport guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Iowa cities