Best Public Schools in Prairie City, IA (2025-26)

Best Prairie City Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 552 students in Prairie City, IA.

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

Prairie City, IA public schools have an score of 76% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Prairie City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Prairie City, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Prairie City Elementary School

(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
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309 East Plainsmen Road
Prairie City, IA 50228
(515) 994-8222

Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: #22.

Pcm Middle School

(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
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407 Plainsmen Rd
Prairie City, IA 50228
(515) 994-8222

Gr: 6-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Prairie City, IA?

The top ranked public schools in Prairie City, IA include Prairie City Elementary School and Pcm Middle School.

How many public schools are located in Prairie City?

2 public schools are located in Prairie City.

What is the racial composition of students in Prairie City?

Prairie City 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).