For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,051 students in Page County, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Page County, IA are Essex Junior-senior High School, Clarinda High School and Shenandoah Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Page County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Page County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Page County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Essex Junior-senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 Forbes St
Essex, IA 51638
(712) 379-3115
Essex, IA 51638
(712) 379-3115
Gr: 6-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Clarinda High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 N. Cardinal Drive
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-5167
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-5167
Gr: 7-12 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Shenandoah Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Dr. Creighton Circle
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-2520
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-2520
Gr: 5-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Ignite Online & Personalized Learning
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
304 W. Nishna Road
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Gr: PK-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Page County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Page County, IA include Essex Junior-senior High School, Clarinda High School and Shenandoah Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Page County?
5 public middle schools are located in Page County.
What is the racial composition of students in Page County?
Page County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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