The Iowa Blue Ribbon Schools program honors exceptional schools across the state. Schools are nominated based on their overall performance from the Iowa School Performance Profiles.
Blue Ribbon recipients must score in the top 15 percent of all schools across the state. Additionally, all student groups, including racial and ethnic groups, English language learners, students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, and students with disabilities, must score in the top 40 percent.
2025 Blue Ribbon Schools
The 2025 Iowa Blue Ribbon Schools recipients were announced at a ceremony at the state capitol on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025. See photos and watch a video from the event.
Albia Middle School, Albia Community School District
Bryant Elementary School, Dubuque Community School District
George-Little Rock Elementary School, George-Little Rock Community School District
Prairie Hill Elementary School, College Community School District
