For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 301 students in Eldon, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Eldon, IA is Cardinal Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eldon, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Eldon have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Eldon, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cardinal Junior High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4045 Ashland Road
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-7531
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-7531
Gr: 5-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Eldon, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Eldon, IA include Cardinal Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Eldon?
1 public middle schools are located in Eldon.
What is the racial composition of students in Eldon?
Eldon public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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