For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 487 students in Baxter, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Baxter, IA are Baxter Elementary School and Baxter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baxter, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Baxter have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 Baxter, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baxter Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 E State
Baxter, IA 50028
(641) 227-3102
Baxter, IA 50028
(641) 227-3102
Gr: PK-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Baxter High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
202 E State
Baxter, IA 50028
(641) 227-3103
Baxter, IA 50028
(641) 227-3103
Gr: 6-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Baxter, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Baxter, IA include Baxter Elementary School and Baxter High School.
How many public schools are located in Baxter?
2 public schools are located in Baxter.
What is the racial composition of students in Baxter?
Baxter 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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