For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 741 students in Worth County, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Worth County, IA are Northwood-kensett Middle/high School, Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus and Northwood-kensett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Worth County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Worth County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Worth County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwood-kensett Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
704 7th Street North
Northwood, IA 50459
(641) 324-2142
Northwood, IA 50459
(641) 324-2142
Grades: 6-12
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 S East St
Manly, IA 50456
(641) 454-3283
Manly, IA 50456
(641) 454-3283
Grades: PK-3
| 147 students
Rank: #33.
Northwood-kensett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 1st Ave North
Northwood, IA 50459
(641) 324-1127
Northwood, IA 50459
(641) 324-1127
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Worth County, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Worth County, IA include Northwood-kensett Middle/high School, Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus and Northwood-kensett Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Worth County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Worth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Worth County?
Worth County 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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