For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 353 students in Manson, IA.
The top-ranked public school in Manson, IA is Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manson, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Manson have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Manson, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/high School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1601 15th St
Manson, IA 50563
(712) 469-2245
Manson, IA 50563
(712) 469-2245
Gr: 7-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Manson, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Twin Lakes Learning Center Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
830 Main St
Manson, IA 50563
(712) 469-3096
Manson, IA 50563
(712) 469-3096
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Manson, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Manson, IA include Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/high School.
How many public schools are located in Manson?
1 public schools are located in Manson.
What is the racial composition of students in Manson?
Manson public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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