For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 452 students in Afton, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Afton, IA are East Union Elementary School and East Union Middle-high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Afton, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Afton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Afton, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Union Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1916 High School Dr.
Afton, IA 50830
(641) 347-5411
Afton, IA 50830
(641) 347-5411
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
East Union Middle-high School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1916 High School Dr
Afton, IA 50830
(641) 347-8421
Afton, IA 50830
(641) 347-8421
Gr: 6-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Afton, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Afton, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Afton, IA include East Union Elementary School and East Union Middle-high School.
How many public schools are located in Afton?
2 public schools are located in Afton.
What is the racial composition of students in Afton?
Afton public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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