Best Ames Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,033 students in Ames, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Ames, IA is Ames Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ames, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Ames have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Ames, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ames Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3915 Mortensen Road
Ames, IA 50014
(515) 268-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,033 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Ames, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ames, IA include Ames Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ames?
1 public middle schools are located in Ames.
What is the racial composition of students in Ames?
Ames public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Recent Articles

When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.

Quick Links