The Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Community School Districts consistently receive Expansion Management magazine’s highest ranking in its Education Quotient report. There’s comfort in knowing every district in the region is first-rate and the public schools are excellent.

Within the Corridor, residents have access to life-long learning. The University of Iowa is highly ranked among top universities by U.S. News & World Report. Other colleges are Coe College, Mount Mercy College and Cornell College, all excellent private schools within the Corridor. Kirkwood Community College, recognized as one of the nation’s top two-year colleges offers education from adult studies to career training and core fundamentals.