For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 127 students in Morning Sun, IA.
The top-ranked public school in Morning Sun, IA is Morning Sun Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morning Sun, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Morning Sun have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Morning Sun, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morning Sun Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
311 Division Street
Morning Sun, IA 52640
(319) 868-7701
Morning Sun, IA 52640
(319) 868-7701
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Morning Sun, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Crusade High Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
507 S Church St
Morning Sun, IA 52640
(319) 868-3019
Morning Sun, IA 52640
(319) 868-3019
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Morning Sun, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Morning Sun, IA include Morning Sun Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Morning Sun?
1 public schools are located in Morning Sun.
What is the racial composition of students in Morning Sun?
Morning Sun public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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