For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,868 students in Union County, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 230 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Union County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Union County, IA are Creston High School, East Union Middle-high School and East Union Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Union County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Union County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Creston High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 W Townline
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2116
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2116
Grades: 9-12
| 532 students
Rank: #22.
East Union Middle-high School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1916 High School Dr
Afton, IA 50830
(641) 347-8421
Afton, IA 50830
(641) 347-8421
Grades: 6-12
| 259 students
Rank: #33.
East Union Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1916 High School Dr.
Afton, IA 50830
(641) 347-5411
Afton, IA 50830
(641) 347-5411
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Rank: #44.
Creston Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
805 Academic Ave.
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2129
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2129
Grades: 6-8
| 291 students
Rank: #55.
Creston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
805 Academic Ave
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-1155
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-1155
Grades: 1-5
| 410 students
Rank: n/an/a
Creston Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
901 N Elm St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2724
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2724
Grades: PK-K
| 146 students
Union County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1916 High School Dr
Afton, IA 50830
(641) 347-8774
Afton, IA 50830
(641) 347-8774
Grades: 2-5
| n/a students
High Lakes Cntry Academy High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
801 North Elm
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-4375
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-4375
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
901 N Elm St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-4455
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-4455
Grades: 4-5
| 186 students
501 N Cherry St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2024
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2024
Grades: 3
| 108 students
1001 W Jefferson St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-4223
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-4223
Grades: 1-2
| 160 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Union County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Union County, IA include Creston High School, East Union Middle-high School and East Union Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Union County?
6 public schools are located in Union County.
What percentage of students in Union County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Union County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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