For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,025 students in Chickasaw County, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 140 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Chickasaw County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Chickasaw County, IA are New Hampton Middle School, New Hampton High School and Fredericksburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chickasaw County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Chickasaw County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chickasaw County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Hampton Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
710 W Main
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-2134
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-2134
Grades: 5-8
| 280 students
Rank: #22.
New Hampton High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
710 W Main
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-2134
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-2134
Grades: 9-12
| 332 students
Rank: #33.
Fredericksburg Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 E High St
Fredericksburg, IA 50630
(563) 237-5364
Fredericksburg, IA 50630
(563) 237-5364
Grades: PK-4
| 127 students
Rank: #44.
Nashua-plainfield Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
621 Panama St
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4114
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4114
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #55.
New Hampton Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 W Main
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-5858
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-5858
Grades: PK-4
| 459 students
Rank: #66.
Sumner-fredericksburg Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Main St
Fredericksburg, IA 50630
(563) 237-5334
Fredericksburg, IA 50630
(563) 237-5334
Grades: 5-8
| 234 students
Rank: #77.
Nashua-plainfield Junior-senior High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
612 Greeley St
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4166
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4166
Grades: 6-12
| 308 students
Chickasaw County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cedar Lake Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
612 Greeley St
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4166
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4166
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Education Options Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
710 W. Main
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-2144
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-2144
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
417 Main St
Nashua, IA 50658
(319) 276-4451
Nashua, IA 50658
(319) 276-4451
Grades: 4-6
| 144 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chickasaw County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Chickasaw County, IA include New Hampton Middle School, New Hampton High School and Fredericksburg Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Chickasaw County?
7 public schools are located in Chickasaw County.
What percentage of students in Chickasaw County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Chickasaw County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chickasaw County?
Chickasaw County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Chickasaw County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Chickasaw County include: Fredericksburg Elementary School vs. New Hampton Elementary School, New Hampton Elementary School vs. Fredericksburg Elementary School, Nashua-plainfield Junior-senior High School vs. New Hampton Middle School
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