For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 472 students in Montezuma, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Montezuma, IA are Montezuma Elementary School, Montezuma Junior High School and Montezuma High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montezuma, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Montezuma have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Montezuma, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montezuma Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
504 North 4th Street
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5129
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5129
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
Rank: #22.
Montezuma Junior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
504 North 4th Street
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5121
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5121
Grades: 6-8
| 106 students
Rank: #33.
Montezuma High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
504 N. 4th St.
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5121
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5121
Grades: 9-12
| 137 students
Montezuma, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
504 N 4th Street
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5121
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5121
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Montezuma, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Montezuma, IA include Montezuma Elementary School, Montezuma Junior High School and Montezuma High School.
How many public schools are located in Montezuma?
3 public schools are located in Montezuma.
What is the racial composition of students in Montezuma?
Montezuma public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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