For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 531 students in Arlington, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Arlington, IA are Starmont Middle School, Starmont Elementary School and Starmont High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlington, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Arlington have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Arlington, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Starmont Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3202 40th St
Arlington, IA 50606
(563) 933-4598
Arlington, IA 50606
(563) 933-4598
Gr: 6-8 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Starmont Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3202 40th St
Arlington, IA 50606
(563) 933-2238
Arlington, IA 50606
(563) 933-2238
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Starmont High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3202 40th St
Arlington, IA 50606
(563) 933-4598
Arlington, IA 50606
(563) 933-4598
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Arlington, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Arlington, IA include Starmont Middle School, Starmont Elementary School and Starmont High School.
How many public schools are located in Arlington?
3 public schools are located in Arlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington?
Arlington public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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