For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 438 students in Mapleton, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Mapleton, IA are Mapleton Elementary School and Maple Valley-anthon Oto High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mapleton, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Mapleton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mapleton, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mapleton Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 South 7th
Mapleton, IA 51034
(712) 881-1319
Mapleton, IA 51034
(712) 881-1319
Gr: PK-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Maple Valley-anthon Oto High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 South 7th Street
Mapleton, IA 51034
(712) 881-1317
Mapleton, IA 51034
(712) 881-1317
Gr: 9-12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mapleton, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Mapleton, IA include Mapleton Elementary School and Maple Valley-anthon Oto High School.
How many public schools are located in Mapleton?
2 public schools are located in Mapleton.
What is the racial composition of students in Mapleton?
Mapleton public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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