For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 702 students in Kalona, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kalona, IA are Mid-prairie Middle School and Mid-prairie East Elem. School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kalona, 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 71% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kalona have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Kalona, IA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mid-prairie Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
713 F Ave
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-2241
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-2241
Grades: 5-8
| 430 students
Rank: #22.
Mid-prairie East Elem. School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
702 6th St
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-2243
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-2243
Grades: K-2
| 272 students
Kalona, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1592 Angle Rd. Sw
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 683-2770
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 683-2770
Grades: PK-5
| 106 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Kalona, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kalona, IA include Mid-prairie Middle School and Mid-prairie East Elem. School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kalona?
2 public elementary schools are located in Kalona.
What is the racial composition of students in Kalona?
Kalona public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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