Best Adams County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 212 students in Adams County, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Adams County, IA is Corning Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, 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 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Adams County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Corning Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
901 Nodaway Street
Corning, IA 50841
(641) 322-4020
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Adams County, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Adams County, IA include Corning Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Adams County?
1 public elementary schools are located in Adams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

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