Best Public Middle Schools in Ames, IA (2025-26)

Best Ames Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,032 students in Ames, IA.

The top ranked public middle school in Ames, IA is Ames Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Ames, IA public middle school have an score of 72% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and score of 69% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Ames have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Ames, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Ames Middle School

(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
:

Bottom 50%

3915 Mortensen Road
Ames, IA 50014
(515) 268-2400

Gr: 6-8 | 1,032 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Ames, Iowa

Ames, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Louise Crawford Elementary School (Closed 2006)

415 Stanton Ave
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3755

Gr: K | 38 students Minority enrollment: 26%

Northwood Elementary School (Closed 2006)

601 28th St
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3780

Gr: K-6 | 225 students Minority enrollment: 32%

Roosevelt Elementary School (Closed 2006)

921 9th St
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3785

Gr: K-6 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Xcel High School (Closed 2006)

Alternative School

1921 Ames High Dr
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 817-0635

Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ames, IA?

The top ranked public middle schools in Ames, IA include Ames Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Ames?

1 public middle schools are located in Ames.

What is the racial composition of students in Ames?

Ames public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).