For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 584 students in Mount Ayr, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mount Ayr, IA are Mount Ayr High School and Mount Ayr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Ayr, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mount Ayr 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 Mount Ayr, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Ayr High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 E Columbus St
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
(641) 464-0510
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
(641) 464-0510
Gr: 6-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Mount Ayr Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
607 E Jefferson
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
(641) 464-0537
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
(641) 464-0537
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mount Ayr, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mount Ayr, IA include Mount Ayr High School and Mount Ayr Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mount Ayr?
2 public elementary schools are located in Mount Ayr.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Ayr?
Mount Ayr 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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