For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 592 students in Nashua, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nashua, IA are Nashua-plainfield Elementary School and Nashua-plainfield Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nashua, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Nashua have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Nashua, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nashua-plainfield Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
621 Panama St
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4114
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4114
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Nashua-plainfield Junior-senior High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
612 Greeley St
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4166
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4166
Gr: 6-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Nashua, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nashua, IA include Nashua-plainfield Elementary School and Nashua-plainfield Junior-senior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Nashua?
2 public elementary schools are located in Nashua.
What is the racial composition of students in Nashua?
Nashua public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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