Public schools in Johnston, IA
8 open public schools with an address in Johnston, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,339
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Iowa median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Johnston public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Johnston, IA: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,339 students, an average of 917 per school. The largest campus is Johnston Senior High School (1,820 students), and the largest elementary school is Henry A Wallace Elementary School (840).
Every listed school belongs to Johnston Comm School District. 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 14.9:1, higher than 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 25% 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 Johnston
Elementary schools in Johnston
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek Elementary School Johnston Comm School District | KG–05 | 575 | 14.3:1 | |
| Henry A Wallace Elementary School Johnston Comm School District | PK–05 | 840 | 15.7:1 | |
| Horizon Elementary Johnston Comm School District | KG–05 | 613 | 13.9:1 | |
| Lawson Elementary School Johnston Comm School District | KG–05 | 545 | 13.3:1 | |
| Timber Ridge Elementary Johnston Comm School District | KG–05 | 667 | 14.1:1 |
Middle schools in Johnston
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Middle School Johnston Comm School District | 06–07 | 1,118 | 15.4:1 |
High schools in Johnston
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston Senior High School Johnston Comm School District | 10–12 | 1,820 | 20.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Johnston
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston Middle School Johnston Comm School District | 08–09 | 1,161 | 16.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63.9%
- Hispanic8.4%
- Black11.6%
- Asian10.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Johnston schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,339 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Johnston
How many public schools are in Johnston, IA?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Johnston: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 7,339 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Johnston?
All listed public schools with an address in Johnston belong to Johnston Comm School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Johnston?
Johnston Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Johnston, with 1,820 students in 2024–25 (grades 10–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Johnston?
No school with an address in Johnston is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Iowa.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Johnston schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Johnston public schools is 14.9:1, higher than 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 Johnston 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