Forest City: Schools & Education
Forest City is served by 3 public schools. Forest City Elementary School is the largest at 487 students (grades -1-4). Total enrollment: 1,141 students.
- ~1,430 residents per school (vs Iowa ~321).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,430 residents per school. 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | Forest City Comm School Distri |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,141 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 87 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.10 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 436 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 38.2% |
| Schools Count | 3 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (1)
Colleges (1)
| Nearest College · Name | Waldorf University |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Forest City |
| Nearest College · Phone | (641) 585-2450 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 9.3 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (3)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Forest City Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 115 E L. St |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (641) 585-4542 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 50436 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2444 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 4 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 29.2% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12