For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,648 students in Page County, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Page County, IA are South Page Elementary School, Essex Junior-senior High School and Shenandoah Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Page 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 67% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Page County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Page County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Page Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
606 Iowa Ave
College Springs, IA 51637
(712) 582-3212
College Springs, IA 51637
(712) 582-3212
Grades: PK-5
| 57 students
Rank: #22.
Essex Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
111 Forbes St
Essex, IA 51638
(712) 379-3115
Essex, IA 51638
(712) 379-3115
Grades: 6-12
| 97 students
Rank: #33.
Shenandoah Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Dr. Creighton Circle
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-2520
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-2520
Grades: 5-8
| 296 students
Rank: #44.
Essex Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 Forbes St
Essex, IA 51638
(712) 379-3114
Essex, IA 51638
(712) 379-3114
Grades: PK-5
| 109 students
Rank: #55.
Garfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 S. 15th
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-4510
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-4510
Grades: PK-6
| 578 students
Rank: #66.
South Page Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
606 Iowa Ave
College Springs, IA 51637
(712) 582-3211
College Springs, IA 51637
(712) 582-3211
Grades: 6-12
| 56 students
Rank: #77.
Shenandoah Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Dr. Creighton Circle
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-2520
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-2520
Grades: K-4
| 375 students
Rank: #88.
Ignite Online & Personalized Learning
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
304 W. Nishna Road
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Grades: PK-12
| 80 students
Page County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative High School Clarinda Comm. School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
423 East Nodaway St
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-5165
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-5165
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Clarinda Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1820 N 16th
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-3103
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-3103
Grades: 6-12
| 53 students
305 E Glenn Miller Dr
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-2132
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-2132
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Shenandoah Flexible Education Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
304 W Nishna Rd
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Page County, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Page County, IA include South Page Elementary School, Essex Junior-senior High School and Shenandoah Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Page County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Page County.
What is the racial composition of students in Page County?
Page County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Page County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Page County include: Garfield Elementary School vs. Shenandoah Elementary School
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