Iowans have a tradition of taking pride in their educational institutions--public and private. The Iowa City area features some of the state's top elementary and secondary schools. Besides the broad offerings of the University of Iowa, college-level students can find a number of attractive study options at local two- and four-year institutions.

• Iowa City ranked 3rd most educated metro area
• IC school district 4th best in the country
• ICCSD named the No. 5 best public school: May 10, 2005

Public Schools

• Iowa City Coomunity School District
• Clear Creek Amana Community School (CCA)
• Solon Community School District

Private Schools

• Regina Inter-Parish Catholic Education Center
• Heritage Christian School
• Hillside Christian School
• Iowa Mennonite School
• The Montessori School of Iowa City
• Willowwind School
• Scattergood Friends School

Colleges/Universities

• Coe College
• Cornell College
• Kirkwood Community College (KCC)
• Mount Mercy
• University of Iowa
  
• Writers Workshop
  Since its inception in 1936, the University of Iowa's world-renowned Writer's Workshop has attracted the nation's most promising writers and poets. Throughout the academic year, the Iowa City community is host to the world's finest writers in an active schedule of readings and performances.

Libraries

• Iowa City Public Library
• Coralville Public Library
• North Liberty Community Library
• Solon Library
• State Historical Society of Iowa -- Library and Archives
• The University of Iowa Libraries