For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,667 students in the neighborhood of Penn, North Liberty, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Penn are Penn Elementary School, Christine Grant Elementary School and Liberty High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Penn, North Liberty, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Penn, North Liberty, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Penn Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
230 N Dubuque St
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1150
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1150
Gr: PK-6 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Christine Grant Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 North Bend Drive
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1500
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1500
Gr: PK-6 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Liberty High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 S. Dubuque Street
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1210
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1210
Gr: 9-12 | 1,228 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Buford Garner Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
80 Birch Street
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1190
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1190
Gr: PK-6 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Penn, North Liberty, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Penn, North Liberty, IA include Penn Elementary School, Christine Grant Elementary School and Liberty High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Penn, North Liberty?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Penn, North Liberty.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Penn, North Liberty?
the neighborhood of Penn, North Liberty public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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