For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 277 students in Eldon, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in Eldon, IA is Cardinal High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eldon, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Eldon have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Eldon, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cardinal High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Eldon, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cardinal High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4045 Ashland Rd
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-7531
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-7531
Gr: 9-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Eldon, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Eldon, IA include Cardinal High School.
How many public high schools are located in Eldon?
1 public high schools are located in Eldon.
What is the racial composition of students in Eldon?
Eldon public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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