Residents in Atlantic benefit from an excellent educational system for their children, and many residents also take advantage of the higher education opportunities available.
K-12 Education
The mission of the Atlantic Community School District, in collaboration with home and community, is to prepare all learners to be creative, innovative and productive citizens and workers in a changing society, by providing diversified opportunities to learn and apply relevant skills and knowledge in a positive, disciplined and challenging environment.
The Atlantic Community School District consists of Washington Elementary, Schuler Elementary, Atlantic Middle School, and Atlantic High School. The Atlantic Community School District also includes the Educational Opportunity Center, which offers alternative high school and middle school programs, and it also houses the Home School Support program.
Higher Education
The Iowa Western Community College Cass County Center provides students with a variety of college credit courses and continuing education noncredit courses. For more information, call 712.243.5527.
The Nikao Bible College opened its doors in January 2007, and currently offers classes as part of a two-year program. For more information, call 712.2579.2589 or email information@nikao-ministries.org.
