For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 621 students in Mount Ayr, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Mount Ayr, IA are Mount Ayr High School and Mount Ayr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Ayr, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Mount Ayr have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Mount Ayr, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Ayr High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 E Columbus St
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
(641) 464-0510
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
(641) 464-0510
Gr: 7-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Mount Ayr Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
607 E Jefferson
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
(641) 464-0537
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
(641) 464-0537
Gr: PK-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mount Ayr, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Mount Ayr, IA include Mount Ayr High School and Mount Ayr Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mount Ayr?
2 public schools are located in Mount Ayr.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Ayr?
Mount Ayr 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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