Best Public Schools in Knoxville, IA (2025-26)

Best Knoxville Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,659 students in Knoxville, IA.

The top ranked public schools in Knoxville, IA are Knoxville Middle School, Knoxville High School and Northstar Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Knoxville, IA public schools have an score of 63% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Knoxville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.

Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Knoxville, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Knoxville Middle School

(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
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413 Willetts Dr
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-3315

Gr: 6-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #22.

Knoxville High School

(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
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1811 W Madison
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-2173

Gr: 9-12 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: #33.

Northstar Elementary School

(Math: 63% | Reading: 58%)
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407 W Larson
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-6527

Gr: 3-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Rank: n/an/a

West Elementary School

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306 S Park Lane Dr
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-2185

Gr: PK-2 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

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Knoxville, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

East Elementary School (Closed 2011)

614 East Washington St
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-6541

Gr: K-5

Goal Alternative School (Closed 2016)

Alternative School

614 E. Washington
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-4533

Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Knoxville, IA?

The top ranked public schools in Knoxville, IA include Knoxville Middle School, Knoxville High School and Northstar Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Knoxville?

4 public schools are located in Knoxville.

What is the racial composition of students in Knoxville?

Knoxville public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).