For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 227 students in Ackley, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Ackley, IA is Agwsr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ackley, IA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ackley have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ackley, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Agwsr Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1004 4th Ave
Ackley, IA 50601
(641) 847-2611
Ackley, IA 50601
(641) 847-2611
Gr: K-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ackley, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ackley, IA include Agwsr Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ackley?
1 public elementary schools are located in Ackley.
What is the racial composition of students in Ackley?
Ackley public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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