For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 827 students in Pleasantville, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Pleasantville, IA are Pleasantville Middle School, Pleasantville High School and Pleasantville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pleasantville, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Pleasantville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pleasantville, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasantville Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
415 Jones St
Pleasantville, IA 50225
(515) 848-0528
Pleasantville, IA 50225
(515) 848-0528
Gr: 7-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Pleasantville High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 Jones St
Pleasantville, IA 50225
(515) 848-0541
Pleasantville, IA 50225
(515) 848-0541
Gr: 9-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Pleasantville Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
414 Jones St
Pleasantville, IA 50225
(515) 848-0566
Pleasantville, IA 50225
(515) 848-0566
Gr: PK-6 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pleasantville, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Pleasantville, IA include Pleasantville Middle School, Pleasantville High School and Pleasantville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pleasantville?
3 public schools are located in Pleasantville.
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasantville?
Pleasantville public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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