For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 633 students in Mount Ayr, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Mount Ayr, IA are Mount Ayr Elementary School and Mount Ayr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Ayr, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Mount Ayr have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mount Ayr, IA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Ayr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
607 E Jefferson
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
(641) 464-0537
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
(641) 464-0537
Grades: PK-6
| 339 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Ayr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 E Columbus St
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
(641) 464-0510
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
(641) 464-0510
Grades: 7-12
| 294 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mount Ayr, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Mount Ayr, IA include Mount Ayr Elementary School and Mount Ayr High School.
How many public schools are located in Mount Ayr?
2 public schools are located in Mount Ayr.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Ayr?
Mount Ayr public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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