For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 431 students in Dunkerton, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dunkerton, IA are Dunkerton Elementary School and Dunkerton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dunkerton, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dunkerton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dunkerton, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dunkerton Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
509 Canfield
Dunkerton, IA 50626
(319) 822-4295
Dunkerton, IA 50626
(319) 822-4295
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
Dunkerton High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
509 Canfield
Dunkerton, IA 50626
(319) 822-4295
Dunkerton, IA 50626
(319) 822-4295
Grades: 6-12
| 208 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Dunkerton, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dunkerton, IA include Dunkerton Elementary School and Dunkerton High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dunkerton?
2 public elementary schools are located in Dunkerton.
What is the racial composition of students in Dunkerton?
Dunkerton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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