For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 2,204 students in Cass County, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cass County, IA are Griswold Middle/high School, Washington Elementary School and Atlantic Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cass County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Griswold Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 Madison
Griswold, IA 51535
(712) 778-2154
Griswold, IA 51535
(712) 778-2154
Grades: 6-12
| 200 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 E 14th St
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-5234
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-5234
Grades: PK-3
| 515 students
Rank: #33.
Atlantic Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 Linn St
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-1330
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-1330
Grades: 6-8
| 329 students
Rank: #44.
Griswold Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20 Madison Street
Griswold, IA 51535
(712) 778-2154
Griswold, IA 51535
(712) 778-2154
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
Rank: #55.
Cam North Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
709 Mcintyre Dr
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 762-3231
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 762-3231
Grades: PK-5
| 97 students
Rank: #66.
Schuler Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 East 11th St.
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-1370
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-1370
Grades: 4-5
| 226 students
Rank: #77.
Iowa Connections Academy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
807 Third St
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Grades: 6-8
| 221 students
Rank: #88.
Cam Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
207 E. 6th Street
Massena, IA 50853
(712) 779-2212
Massena, IA 50853
(712) 779-2212
Grades: 6-8
| 105 students
Rank: #99.
Iowa Connections Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
807 Third St
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Grades: K-5
| 171 students
Rank: #1010.
Cam South Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
207 6th St
Massena, IA 50853
(712) 779-2211
Massena, IA 50853
(712) 779-2211
Grades: PK-5
| 109 students
Cass County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Educational Opportunity Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
704 Maple St
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-3535
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-3535
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
201 1st Street
Lewis, IA 51544
(712) 769-2221
Lewis, IA 51544
(712) 769-2221
Grades: PK-5
| 131 students
Link Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1501 East 10th St
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-3250
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-3250
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cass County, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cass County, IA include Griswold Middle/high School, Washington Elementary School and Atlantic Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cass County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Cass County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County?
Cass County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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