Schools in Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs is served by two real, distinct public school districts -- this record discloses both honestly.
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Learn moreCouncil Bluffs Community School District
Thomas Jefferson High School enrolled approximately 1,146 students (2024-25), and Abraham Lincoln High School enrolled approximately 1,464 students, within the Council Bluffs Community School District.
Lewis Central Community School District
A separate district, Lewis Central Community School District, is headquartered in Council Bluffs itself and enrolled approximately 3,022 students as of 2022-23.
Confirm current, address-specific assignment
Council Bluffs addresses can fall within either district depending on location -- confirm current, address-specific school-district assignment directly before relocating.
Key takeaways
- Council Bluffs is served by two real, distinct districts: Council Bluffs CSD and Lewis Central CSD.
- Thomas Jefferson HS (~1,146 students) and Abraham Lincoln HS (~1,464 students) serve Council Bluffs CSD.
- Confirm current, address-specific school-district assignment directly before relocating.
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