For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 598 students in New London, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in New London, IA are Clark Elementary School and New London Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New London, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in New London have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 New London, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Walnut St
New London, IA 52645
(319) 367-0507
New London, IA 52645
(319) 367-0507
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
New London Jr-sr High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Jack Wilson Dr
New London, IA 52645
(319) 367-0500
New London, IA 52645
(319) 367-0500
Gr: 6-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in New London, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in New London, IA include Clark Elementary School and New London Jr-sr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in New London?
2 public elementary schools are located in New London.
What is the racial composition of students in New London?
New London public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% 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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