For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 730 students in Audubon County, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Audubon County, IA are Audubon Middle-high School, Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School and Audubon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Audubon County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Audubon County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Audubon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Audubon Middle-high School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 3rd Ave
Audubon, IA 50025
(712) 563-2607
Audubon, IA 50025
(712) 563-2607
Grades: 5-12
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 East School St
Exira, IA 50076
(712) 268-5318
Exira, IA 50076
(712) 268-5318
Grades: PK-5
| 186 students
Rank: #33.
Audubon Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Tracy St
Audubon, IA 50025
(712) 563-3751
Audubon, IA 50025
(712) 563-3751
Grades: PK-4
| 246 students
Audubon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
411 S St
Audubon, IA 50025
(712) 563-3779
Audubon, IA 50025
(712) 563-3779
Grades: 5-6
| 107 students
300 East Washington St
Exira, IA 50076
(712) 268-5337
Exira, IA 50076
(712) 268-5337
Grades: PK-5
| 86 students
105 East School St
Exira, IA 50076
(712) 268-5318
Exira, IA 50076
(712) 268-5318
Grades: 6-12
| 113 students
105 East School St
Exira, IA 50076
(712) 268-5318
Exira, IA 50076
(712) 268-5318
Grades: 4-8
| 166 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Audubon County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Audubon County, IA include Audubon Middle-high School, Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School and Audubon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Audubon County?
3 public schools are located in Audubon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Audubon County?
Audubon County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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